caldo verde recipe

This Caldo Verde Portuguese green soup recipe is healthy and easy to make. Taste the flavors of Portugal as you delight in this soup for lunch or dinner.

Caldo Verde

kale

Portuguese chorizo sausage

yellow onion, chopped

garlic cloves, minced

olive oil

Salt and pepper

Cornbread bread

Start by cutting the collard greens or kale....

Start by cutting the collard greens or kale. Stack the leaves, three at a time and roll them like a cigar. Cut crosswise into very, very thin strips. Set aside.

In a skillet, over medium heat cook the...

In a skillet, over medium heat cook the chorizo until lightly browned on both sides. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sausage to a plate. Reserve sausage flavored oil to flavor the soup.

In a large pot over medium heat, warm...

In a large pot over medium heat, warm 3 tablespoons of olive oil and cook onions until tender and translucent. Add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.

Stir in potatoes and add water or combination...

Stir in potatoes and add water or combination of water and broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer....

Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer. Cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10- 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.

Mash the potatoes and then bring them back...

Mash the potatoes and then bring them back to the pot. 

Using a hand blender, blend the soup until...

Using a hand blender, blend the soup until smooth. Or you can use a regular blender and blend the soup in batches.

Add about half the sausage slices and fat...

Add about half the sausage slices and fat to the soup

Add the collard greens or kale, stir, and...

Add the collard greens or kale, stir, and keep and cook for a few more minutes until the soup turns bright green. Don’t overcook as the greens should be slightly crunchy. 

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Remove from heat and drizzle with extra Portuguese...

Remove from heat and drizzle with extra Portuguese olive oil. 

Ladle the Caldo Verde soup into bowls topped...

Ladle the Caldo Verde soup into bowls topped with thin slices of chorizo in each one.

Serve hot accompanied by cornbread.

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Potatoes, collard greens and kidney beans make this vegan caldo verde hearty and nourishing. Serve up this delicious soup with rye bread for a satisfying dinner.

Vegan Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup)

tsp extra virgin olive oil

garlic ((use more or less per your liking))

white onion ((finely diced))

mushroom stock

sage

bay leaves

½ tsp red pepper flakes ((optional))

potatoes

collard greens

oz kidney beans ((canned

soy sauce ((optional))

Salt and black pepper

Place olive oil in large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and a pinch of salt and ground black pepper. Saute until onions are translucent.

Add the diced potatoes to the pot and saute for a minute. Then add three cups of mushroom stock along with sage and bay leaves. Add red pepper flakes, if using.

Bring the stock to a boil, cover, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 8-10 minutes.

Use an immersion blender to blend the soup (don&#39;t make it too smooth, you want chunks of potato in there). Alternatively, remove half the soup to a blender jar and blend carefully until smooth. Add the blended soup back to the pot.

Add the collard greens to the pot and mix them in. You can add in up to two more cups of broth to the soup to thin it out to your liking.

Stir in the soy sauce, if using followed by the kidney beans. Mix well, bring to a boil, cover and let the caldo verde simmer for five more minutes or until the collards are very tender. Check salt and add more as needed. Serve hot.

Caldo Verde is a delicious and comforting soup out of Portugal, featuring a savory potato based broth, shredded greens, and flavorful sausage.

Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup)

Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided

onion,

garlic,

Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced into ½ inch cubes

chicken broth

collard green stems, finely chopped

salt,

pepper,

Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil...

Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a soup pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausage, and brown on both sides. Note that it is already cooked, so this step isn't strictly necessary, but I feel it adds a lot of flavor to the end result. Once browned, remove to a plate.

Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil along with...

Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil along with sliced onion. Sauté for 5 minutes, then add in the garlic and cook for another minute.

Add in diced potatoes and chopped collard green...

Add in diced potatoes and chopped collard green stems, mix well. Sauté for about 5 minutes.

Add chicken stock or broth, bay leaves, salt,...

Add chicken stock or broth, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until potatoes are soft, about 15 minutes.

Remove 1.5 cups of the potatoes and set...

Remove 1.5 cups of the potatoes and set aside. Remove the bay leaves and discard. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup to a smooth consistency. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can blend the soup in a regular blender in batches. (If using the latter method, you may wish to allow the soup to cool a bit before blending)

Bring the soup back to a boil, then...

Bring the soup back to a boil, then add back in the reserved potatoes, about ⅔ of the browned sausage, and the collard greens. Cook until collard greens are soft, about 4-5 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.

Serve garnished with remaining sausage and drizzled with...

Serve garnished with remaining sausage and drizzled with more EVOO.

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