Traditional Portuguese Caldo Verde

Name: Traditional Portuguese Caldo Verde
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 potatoes, chopped; 1 onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tsp salt; 8.8 oz shredded kale; 0.5 chouriço sausage, chopped, plus extra slices for garnish; 2 tbsps olive oil

A classic, comforting potato and shredded kale soup native to Portugal. Naturally gluten-free, this savory dish relies on a velvety potato base paired with robust, smoky flavors. Serve hot alongside artisan sourdough bread or as an elegant starter for a rustic winter dinner.

🏷 Starters budget-friendly dinner easy weeknight meal gluten-free kale nut-free potato soup

Prep

30m

Cook

15m

Serves

Level

Very Easy

By Revive Recipes Team

Ingredients

Soup Base

4 potatoes, chopped 1 onion 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp salt

Finishing Ingredients

8.8 oz shredded kale 0.5 chouriço sausage, chopped, plus extra slices for garnish 2 tbsps olive oil

Method

Prepare the Base

Boil the chopped potatoes, onion, and garlic cloves in water until tender.

Blend the cooked vegetables completely until smooth, then return the pureed mixture to the heat.

Simmer and Serve

Add the finely shredded kale and chopped chouriço to the pot, simmering together for 10 minutes.

Remove the soup from the heat, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with remaining chouriço slices before serving.

Chef's Notes

For a lighter variation, the traditional chorizo can be substituted with diced chicken breast.

Traditional Portuguese Caldo Verde

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