Caldo Verde
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
Portuguese
Caldo Verde
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Caldo verde is a traditional Portuguese soup with leafy cabbage or kale, and is one of the seven wonders of Portuguese cuisine.
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Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic , chopped
- 2 scallions , chopped
- 1 lb collard greens (or leafy kale), cut into very thin strips
- 2 lb potatoes , peeled and diced
- ½ lb chourico (or chorizo), thinly sliced
- ½ cup virgin olive oil + 2 tablespoons
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Heat ½ cup (120 ml) of olive oil over medium / low heat in a large pot.
- Add the scallions and cook until they are tender and transparent without browning.
- Add garlic and sauté 20 seconds.
- Add the diced potatoes.
- Mix well and cook covered for 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Then add 4 cups of boiling water and bring to boil.
- Cover and cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
- Remove the pan from the heat and reduce everything with the help of a hand blender (depending on desired consistency). If the soup seems too thick, add a little water.
- Put the pot back on low heat and bring to boil.
- Add chouriço and cabbage. Cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust the seasoning.
- Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and serve with broa bread.
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