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Caldo Verde (Keto Version)

A comforting and hearty keto-friendly version of the traditional Portuguese Caldo Verde soup, using cauliflower puree to mimic the creamy texture without any dairy.

15m prep + 45m cook6 servings
DAIRY-free
280 cal|25g protein|12g carbs|15g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 6 cups Chicken broth (dairy-free)
  • 1 head Cauliflower florets
  • 8 oz Keto-friendly chorizo (sliced)
  • 6 cups Collard greens (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. 4Pour in chicken broth and add cauliflower florets.
  5. 5Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is very tender, about 20 minutes.
  6. 6Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, transfer to a regular blender in batches and blend until smooth, then return to the pot.
  7. 7Add sliced chorizo and collard greens to the pot. Simmer until collard greens are tender, about 10 minutes.
  8. 8Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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