Caldo Verde Portuguese Green Soup Recipe
A traditional Portuguese soup made with potatoes, collard greens, and chorizo.
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 unit onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 units potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 cups water
- 1 unit chorizo sausage, sliced
- 1 bunch collard greens, thinly sliced
- to taste salt and pepper
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
Add the diced potatoes and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
Use a blender to puree the soup until smooth. Return the soup to the pot.
Add the sliced chorizo and collard greens to the pot. Simmer until the greens are tender and the sausage is heated through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg
Caldo Verde, Green Soup, Portuguese Soup