Caldo Verde (Portuguese Kale and Sausage Soup)
Caldo Verde is a comforting Portuguese soup packed with vibrant kale, hearty potatoes, and flavorful Chourico. It's a warm hug in a bowl that's super easy to make.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 471kcal
Ingredients
- 14 oz kale ,thoroughly rinsed
- 8 cups chicken broth or water
- 8 medium size Russet potatoes ,peeled and thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 small carrots ,peeled and cut into ¼-inch rounds (about 1 cup)
- 5 oz sweet or hot Chourico (Portuguese style sausage) , thinly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the kale by slicing off the tough middle stems and slicing the leaves thinly. Set aside.
- Place the broth, potatoes and olive oil in a big pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and continue to cook for 8 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork tender.
- Remove the potatoes from the broth. Using a potato masher, mashed the potatoes and then place back into the broth.
- Add the kale, carrots and sausage, and cook for 10 minutes or until the kale are wilted and carrots are tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 1492mg | Potassium: 1922mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10170IU | Vitamin C: 118.7mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 4.5mg