Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup)
A traditional Portuguese soup made with potatoes, collard greens, and chorizo. This hearty and flavorful soup is perfect for a chilly day.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- about 680 g Potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 6 cups Chicken Broth (low sodium)
- about 225 g Collard Greens (thinly sliced)
- about 113 g Chouriço or Chorizo (sliced)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2Add chopped onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender.
- 4Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup until slightly creamy, leaving some chunks of potato.
- 5Add sliced collard greens and chorizo. Simmer for another 10 minutes, or until collard greens are tender.
- 6Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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