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White bowl with caldo verde soup, three slices of chouriço and a drizzle of olive oil at the centre, served alongside slices of cornbread on a plate, seen from above.

Caldo Verde — An Easy Traditional Portuguese Recipe

Caldo verde is one of the most iconic soups in our country. It’s comfort food—truly Portuguese, truly our own.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6

Equipment

  • 1 Pot
  • 1 Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 4 un Large potatoes
  • 2 un Large onions
  • 1 un Chorizo
  • 2 un Garlic cloves
  • Salt to taste
  • Olive Oil to taste - normaly a big splash in the end
  • 1 lt water
  • 200 gr kale finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Start by peeling and chopping the potatoes, onion, and garlic into pieces. Place the potatoes, onions, garlic, and chorizo (skin removed) in a pot with a liter of water.
  • Season with salt and let simmer until the potatoes are very tender—about 20 minutes.
  • When the potatoes are cooked, blend everything with a blender until you have a smooth purée. Add the very finely chopped Galician kale and let it cook for another 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve topped with slices of chorizo and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy!
Keyword Caldo Verde