Portuguese Caldo Verde

This traditional Portuguese soup is made with potatoes, kale, chorizo sausage and spices for a flavorful meal that’s sure to please! It takes just 10 minutes of preparation time before simmering away on your stovetop for 30 minutes – perfect for busy weeknights! Serve it hot with crusty bread or crackers on the side if desired! Enjoy!

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Large pot

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Cuisine:

Portuguese

Keywords:

Portuguese, Caldo Verde, Soup, Potatoes, Kale, Chorizo Sausage

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 potatoes, peeled and diced into small cubes

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground coriander seed

500ml vegetable stock or water

100g kale leaves, chopped

100g chorizo sausage, diced

Cooking Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened (about 5 minutes).

Add the potatoes to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for another 5 minutes until the potatoes are lightly browned.

Add the smoked paprika, cumin and coriander seed to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

Pour in the vegetable stock or water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Add the kale leaves and chorizo sausage to the pot and stir to combine. Simmer for another 5 minutes until everything is cooked through.

Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers on the side if desired! Enjoy!

Nutrition:

Calories – 250; Fat – 10g; Carbohydrates – 30g; Protein – 10g; Sodium – 500mg

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Did You Know?

Portuguese cuisine is also heavily influenced by African and Asian flavors, particularly in the use of spices.