Portuguese Greens Soup (Caldo Verde) Recipe

Name: Portuguese Greens Soup (Caldo Verde)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 8 cups chicken stock or 8 cups other chicken stock; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon vegetable oil; 6 ounces linguica sausage or 6 ounces chorizo sausage or 6 ounces other smoked sausage, thinly sliced; 4 cups shredded fresh kale, chard or 4 cups collard greens, washed and dried; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 cups chicken stock or 8 cups other chicken stock
4 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon vegetable oil
6 ounces linguica sausage or 6 ounces chorizo sausage or 6 ounces other smoked sausage, thinly sliced
4 cups shredded fresh kale, chard or 4 cups collard greens, washed and dried
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1
Over medium heat in a large soup pot, heat olive oil.
2
Add onion and garlic cloves and cooked for about 5-10 minutes, or until tender, but not browned.
3
Stir in the stock, potatoes, salt, and pepper.
4
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the potatoes are soft.
5
This should take about 20 minutes.
6
Remove the pot from heat and lightly mash the potatoes with a potato masher.
7
In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil.
8
Add the meat, stirring occasionally, and cook until browned.
9
Add the meat to the pot.
10
Pour 1 cup of the soup into the skillet to remove the browned bits and return to the soup pot.
11
Simmer 5 minutes, then stir in the greens.
12
Simmer 5 more minutes and stir in lemon juice.
13
Serve while hot.

1027

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

156

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 8 cups chicken stock or 8 cups other chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Greens Soup (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.

Portuguese Greens Soup (Caldo Verde)

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