Caldo Verde Recipe

Name: Caldo Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 4 pounds potates, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks (I use 2 pounds each yukon gold and russet); 8 garlic cloves, chopped (if there are any green shoots, remove them); 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste); 4 quarts chicken broth; 1 pound smoked Polish kielbasa or smoked linguica, sliced 1/4-inch thick (Wellshire Farms brand is particularly good); 1 1/2 to 2 pounds kale, thick stems removed and leaves torn (2 or 3 bunches, depending on weight. If available, lacinato, a.k.a. dinosaur kale, is particularly nice.); 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped; Juice of 1 lemon; Salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 pounds potates, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks (I use 2 pounds each yukon gold and russet)
8 garlic cloves, chopped (if there are any green shoots, remove them)
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
4 quarts chicken broth
1 pound smoked Polish kielbasa or smoked linguica, sliced 1/4-inch thick (Wellshire Farms brand is particularly good)
1 1/2 to 2 pounds kale, thick stems removed and leaves torn (2 or 3 bunches, depending on weight. If available, lacinato, a.k.a. dinosaur kale, is particularly nice.)
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste

1
Heat the oil in a dutch oven over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent and starting to brown. Add the potatoes and cook for about a minute, then add the garlic and pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2
Add the broth or stock and bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or longer, until the potatoes are very tender. Then remove from heat and puree in batches in a blender, or directly in the pan using an immersion blender. Return the pureed soup to a simmer.
3
Meanwhile, brown the kielbasa or linguica in a large skillet. Add the sausage to the simmering soup along with the kale and the parsley. Cook until the kale is quite tender. Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro and lemon juice. Allow to sit for five minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and some crusty bread.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 4 pounds potates, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks (I use 2 pounds each yukon gold and russet), 8 garlic cloves, chopped (if there are any green shoots, remove them), and more.

Yes, Caldo Verde falls under the Soups & Stews 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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