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Caldo Verde (Portugal)

An authentic recipe for traditional Portuguese Caldo Verde, highlighting a smooth potato foundation balanced by smoky sausage and delicate shredded greens.

Level Easy Prep 15 min Cook 35 min Servings 6 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

50 min

Makes 6 servings

Prep 15m

Cook 35m

Level Easy

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Portuguese Caldo Verde, highlighting a smooth potato foundation balanced by smoky sausage and delicate shredded greens.

A beloved Portuguese comfort food featuring a creamy potato broth, smoky chouriço, and ultra-thin shredded greens.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Soup Base

750 g potatoes (peeled and diced)
1 large onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
6 cups water or chicken broth

Greens & Meat

250 g Portuguese kale (cut into extremely thin shreds (couve-galega))
1 link Portuguese chouriço (sliced)

Seasoning

1 tsp salt (to taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste)

Equipment

Large soup pot Heavy-bottomed preferred
Immersion blender For pureeing the potato base
Sharp knife For shredding kale finely

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and translucent.
Add the diced potatoes and water or broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are completely tender.
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and velvety.
Add the sliced chouriço to the pureed soup and simmer for 5 minutes to release its smoky flavor.
Stir in the finely shredded kale and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until the greens are tender and bright green.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil and crusty bread.

Nutrition

Calories 240

Protein 6g

Carbs 28g

Fat 11g

Fiber 4g

Sugar 3g

Sodium 520mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 15 min

Cook 35 min

Total 50 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.4 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.6
Presentation 9.2
Nutrition 8.8
Value 9.5
Instructions 9.5
Ingredients 9.2
Time Accuracy 9.5
Difficulty 9.5
Would Make Again 9.5

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

An iconic, deeply comforting Portuguese classic that balances a velvety potato base with smoky sausage and tender greens.

Pros

Rich and comforting
Simple wholesome ingredients
Quick to prepare

Cons

Requires slicing kale very thinly

Overview

A beloved Portuguese comfort food featuring a creamy potato broth, smoky chouriço, and ultra-thin shredded greens.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Portuguese Caldo Verde, highlighting a smooth potato foundation balanced by smoky sausage and delicate shredded greens.

Tips

Shred the kale as thinly as possible (couve-galega style) for the correct texture
Add a slice of chouriço directly into each bowl when serving for presentation
Serve alongside traditional broa (Portuguese cornbread) or rustic crusty bread