Skinny Portuguese Kale And Potato Soup (Caldo Verde

Name: Skinny Portuguese Kale And Potato Soup (Caldo Verde)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Portuguese chourico (can use turkey chourico) or 1 lb turkey sausage (I like to use chourico dogs); 1 lb kale, stems removed, leaves shredded; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 6 cups fat free chicken broth; 4 small boiling potatoes, peeled diced into 1/4 inch pieces; 1 pinch dried red pepper flakes; salt, if needed; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1
In a large pot, cook chourico or sausage over low heat. Turn and cook until brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from pot and let cool. Cut sausage into slices. Remove any fat from pot, but leave the cooked on bits.
2
Add oil to pot, add onion and cook on medium until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. As you stir, scrape up the bits from the bottom of the pan.
3
Add broth potatoes, and black pepper, bring to a boil and cook 20 minutes. Remove the pot from heat and either lightly mash the potatoes with a potato masher or food processor, or I like to use my immersion blender to puree the entire mixture.
4
Add chourico or sausage, red pepper flakes and bring back to a simmer. Cook covered for about 4 minutes. Add kale and bring back to a simmer. Cook partially covered until the kale is cooked. Adjust salt if needed.

1088

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

157

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Portuguese chourico (can use turkey chourico) or 1 lb turkey sausage (I like to use chourico dogs), 1 lb kale, stems removed, leaves shredded, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Skinny Portuguese Kale And Potato 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Skinny Portuguese Kale And Potato Soup (Caldo Verde)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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