Caldo Verde (Potato and Kale Soup)
A traditional Portuguese soup featuring potatoes, kale, and chorizo (substituted) in a flavorful broth.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- about 680 g Potatoes
- 6 cups Vegetable Broth
- 8 cups Kale
- about 170 g Vegan Chorizo
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 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. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- 2Add potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- 3Using an immersion blender, partially blend the soup until it reaches a creamy consistency. Alternatively, you can carefully transfer portions of the soup to a regular blender.
- 4Stir in kale and vegan chorizo. Cook until kale is wilted and chorizo is heated through, about 5 minutes.
- 5Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Substitutions
Chorizo → Vegan Chorizo(avoids Dairy)
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