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Caldo Verde (Vegan) recipe by Safe Plated

Caldo Verde (Vegan)

A creamy, comforting, and dairy-free take on Portugal's famous potato and kale soup. Coconut milk adds richness.

50m4 servings
DAIRY-free
280 cal|8g protein|45g carbs|8g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • about 680 g Potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 6 cups Vegetable broth
  • 1 13.5-oz can Coconut milk
  • 6 cups Kale, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp White pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

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. 4Add potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender.
  5. 5Carefully blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. (Alternatively, transfer to a regular blender in batches.)
  6. 6Stir in coconut milk and kale. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until kale is tender.
  7. 7Season with salt and white pepper to taste.

Substitutions

Coconut milk → (avoids Dairy)

Replaces dairy milk for creaminess.

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