Caldo Verde Tradicional (Classic Portuguese Kale Soup)

Name: Caldo Verde Tradicional (Classic Portuguese Kale Soup)
Cuisine: Portugal
Ingredients: 500 g Kale (couve galega or curly kale, very thinly sliced); 800 g Floury potatoes (e.g. russet); 1 large Onion (chopped); 3 Garlic cloves; 80 ml Extra virgin olive oil; 150 g Chouriço sausage (optional, sliced); 2 L Water or light vegetable stock; to taste Sea salt

A recipe from Portugal.

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Caldo Verde Tradicional (Classic Portuguese Kale Soup)

Nutrition (per serving)

280Calories

8 gProtein

35 gCarbs

12 gFat

5 gSugar

700 mgSalt

Ingredients

500 g Kale (couve galega or curly kale, very thinly sliced)
800 g Floury potatoes (e.g. russet)
1 large Onion (chopped)
3 Garlic cloves
80 ml Extra virgin olive oil
150 g Chouriço sausage (optional, sliced)
2 L Water or light vegetable stock
to taste Sea salt

Method

Peel and roughly chop potatoes. In large heavy pot heat 40 ml olive oil. Sauté chopped onion and garlic with pinch of salt until soft and translucent (6–8 minutes).
Add potatoes and water/stock. Bring to boil, reduce to medium simmer, cover partially and cook 20–25 minutes until potatoes are falling apart soft.
Mash potatoes directly in pot with potato masher or immersion blender until creamy but still slightly chunky (traditional texture).
Add very thinly sliced kale (remove thick stems) and sliced chouriço (if using). Simmer uncovered 7–10 minutes until kale is tender but still bright green. Adjust salt.
Serve piping hot in deep bowls with generous final drizzle of raw extra virgin olive oil on top and crusty bread on the side.