Portuguese Caldo Verde (Printable)

Creamy potato and kale soup with smoky chorizo delivering a comforting, hearty flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1.3 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 4 oz kale (collard greens or Portuguese couve), thinly sliced

→ Meats

05 - 5 oz chorizo sausage, thinly sliced

→ Liquids

06 - 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
07 - 2 tbsp olive oil

→ Seasonings

08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 4 minutes.
02 - Add diced potatoes and chorizo; cook, stirring occasionally for 3 minutes to combine flavors.
03 - Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
04 - Remove chorizo slices with a slotted spoon and set aside.
05 - Use an immersion blender or blender to puree soup until smooth and creamy.
06 - Return chorizo to pot, add kale, and simmer 5 to 7 minutes until greens are tender.
07 - Stir in remaining olive oil, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, making weeknight dinners feel effortless even when you're exhausted.
  • The smoky chorizo and tender kale transform simple potatoes into something that tastes like comfort itself.
  • Naturally gluten-free and budget-friendly, it's the kind of meal that nourishes without pretension.
02 -
  • Don't skip removing the chorizo before blending, or you'll end up with an unevenly textured soup that's a bit gritty.
  • If your kale goes in too early, it'll turn an unappetizing gray-brown, so add it right at the end when everything else is nearly ready.
03 -
  • Slice your kale right before cooking it, wet kale wilts faster and more evenly than kale that's been sitting out.
  • An immersion blender is your friend here because it lets you control the texture, stopping when you hit creamy rather than ending up with soup paste.
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