Caldo Verde
A classic Portuguese green soup that combines smoky chorizo, tender potatoes, and fresh kale in a hearty chicken‑stock broth. The soup is thick, comforting, and perfect for a family dinner or a cozy night in.
Maker: Jujumao
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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 3 chorizo sausage
- 2 potato
- 1 onion
- 8 garlic
- to taste chicken stock
- 1 kale
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- 1Heat a large, heavy‑bottomed pot over medium‑high heat and add the sliced chorizo; cook, stirring occasionally, for 4–5 minutes until the fat renders and the pieces become crisp.
- 2Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked chorizo to a plate and set aside, leaving the rendered oil in the pot.
- 3Add the chopped onion, chopped potato, and sliced garlic to the pot with the chorizo oil; sauté for 5–6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- 4Season the vegetables with a pinch of pepper, then pour in enough chicken stock to just cover them (about 4‑5 cups); increase the heat to bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- 5Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 12–15 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork‑tender.
- 6Using an immersion blender, blend the soup directly in the pot until smooth and thick, or transfer to a countertop blender in batches and blend until velvety.
- 7Return the blended soup to a low simmer, then stir the crisped chorizo back into the pot.
- 8Add the roughly chopped kale to the soup; cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the kale is wilted but still bright green.
- 9Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional pepper or a splash of chicken stock if a thinner consistency is desired.
- 10Remove the pot from heat, let the soup rest for 2 minutes, then ladle into bowls and serve hot.
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- How long does it take to make Caldo Verde?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Caldo Verde recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Caldo Verde recipe come from?
- It was shared by Jujumao on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.