Caldo Verde (Portuguese Kale Soup)

Name: Caldo Verde (Portuguese Kale Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, diced; 8 cups chicken broth (gluten-free); 6 cups curly kale, stems removed, very thinly sliced; 8 oz chourico or smoked kielbasa, sliced thin; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

A simple, comforting Portuguese soup of creamy potato broth, shredded kale, and sliced chourico or smoked sausage - a weeknight staple and crowd-pleasing starter.

50 minEasyServes 6280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, diced
8 cups chicken broth (gluten-free)
6 cups curly kale, stems removed, very thinly sliced
8 oz chourico or smoked kielbasa, sliced thin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute more.
2

Add 2 lbs peeled, diced Yukon Gold potatoes and 8 cups chicken broth (gluten-free). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 15-18 minutes.
3

Using a potato masher or immersion blender, mash or puree about half the potatoes directly in the pot to create a creamy, thick base while leaving some texture.
4

Add 8 oz sliced thin chourico or smoked kielbasa and 6 cups stems removed, very thinly sliced curly kale to the pot. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the kale is tender and the sausage is heated through.
5

Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Taste and adjust. Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Questions

How long does Caldo Verde (Portuguese Kale Soup) keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Caldo Verde (Portuguese Kale Soup)?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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