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Caldo Verde Portuguese Green Soup Recipe

A traditional Portuguese soup made with potatoes, kale, and chorizo.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Portuguese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 lb Kale thinly sliced
  • 8 oz Chorizo sliced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and cook until softened.
  2. 2. Add the potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
  3. 3. Use a blender to puree the soup until smooth. Return the soup to the pot.
  4. 4. Add the kale and chorizo to the pot. Simmer until the kale is tender and the chorizo is heated through.
  5. 5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5000IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Caldo Verde, Green Soup
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