Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup)

A hearty and comforting Portuguese soup featuring potatoes, collard greens, and chorizo (optional). This gluten-free version maintains all the classic flavors.

50m4 servings

350 cal|15g protein|40g carbs|15g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 medium Onion
2 cloves Garlic
about 680 g Potatoes
6 cups Chicken broth
8 cups Collard greens
about 113 g Chouriço (Portuguese sausage)
1 teaspoon Salt
0.5 teaspoon 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. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
2Peel and dice potatoes. Add potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes.
3While potatoes are cooking, slice chouriço into thin rounds (if using).
4Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer soup to a regular blender and blend in batches.
5Stir in collard greens and chouriço (if using). Simmer until collard greens are tender, about 5-10 minutes.
6Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

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