Caldo Verde Clássico (Traditional Kale Soup)

Name: Caldo Verde Clássico (Traditional Kale Soup)
Cuisine: Portugal
Ingredients: 500 g Kale (couve galega, very thinly sliced); 800 g Potatoes (floury variety); 1 large Onion (chopped); 3 Garlic cloves; 80 ml Olive oil; 150 g Chouriço sausage (optional); 2 L Water or light stock; to taste Salt

A recipe from Portugal.

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Caldo Verde Clássico (Traditional Kale Soup)

Nutrition (per serving)

280Calories

8 gProtein

35 gCarbs

12 gFat

5 gSugar

700 mgSalt

Ingredients

500 g Kale (couve galega, very thinly sliced)
800 g Potatoes (floury variety)
1 large Onion (chopped)
3 Garlic cloves
80 ml Olive oil
150 g Chouriço sausage (optional)
2 L Water or light stock
to taste Salt

Method

Peel and roughly chop potatoes. In large pot heat 40 ml olive oil, sauté chopped onion and garlic until soft and translucent.
Add potatoes and water/stock. Bring to boil, then simmer 20-25 minutes until potatoes are very soft. Mash potatoes in pot with potato masher or immersion blender until creamy but still slightly chunky.
Add very thinly sliced kale (remove thick stems) and sliced chouriço if using. Simmer 7-10 minutes until kale is tender but bright green. Adjust seasoning. Serve hot with generous drizzle of raw olive oil and crusty bread.