Caldo Verde Recipe

Name: Caldo Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pounds chorizo sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch slices; 1 cup julienned onions; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 3 cups white potatoes, peeled and 1/4-inch dice; 1/4 pound split peas; 3 quarts chicken stock; 4 cups kale, rinsed, stemmed, and torn into pieces; 3 bay leaves; 2 sprigs of fresh thyme; Salt and pepper; Crushed red pepper; 6 tablespoons chiffonade fresh mint

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds chorizo sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup julienned onions
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
3 cups white potatoes, peeled and 1/4-inch dice
1/4 pound split peas
3 quarts chicken stock
4 cups kale, rinsed, stemmed, and torn into pieces
3 bay leaves
2 sprigs of fresh thyme
Salt and pepper
Crushed red pepper
6 tablespoons chiffonade fresh mint

1
In a large pot, heat the olive oil.
2
When the oil is hot, add the chorizo and onions.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Saute for 2 minutes.
5
Add the garlic, parsley, and potatoes.
6
Cook for 2 minutes.
7
Add the peas, stock and kale and bring to a boil.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Stir in the bay leaves, thyme and crushed red pepper.
10
Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 30 minutes.
11
Remove from the heat and skim off any fat that has risen to the surface.
12
Serve the soup in large bowl and garnish with the mint.

428

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 pounds chorizo sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch slices, 1 cup julienned onions, 2 tablespoons chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Caldo Verde falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caldo Verde

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