Sopa Verde Recipe

Name: Sopa Verde
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 small onion; 4 whole cloves; 1 lb red potatoes, peeled; 1/2 lb kale, trimmed of center stalk, and shredded; 1 cup onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup dry white wine (vinho seco); 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste); 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

8 cups water
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 small onion
4 whole cloves
1 lb red potatoes, peeled
1/2 lb kale, trimmed of center stalk, and shredded
1 cup onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine (vinho seco)
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1
In a large soup pot, bring to a boil the 8 cups of water, the chicken breast, onion, and cloves; skim off any foam.
2
After 10 minutes, add the potatoes and simmer for another 25 minutes.
3
Reserve the broth.
4
Discard the onion and cloves.
5
Transfer the potatoes and chicken to a plate to cool; when cool enough to handle, cube the potatoes and shred the chicken.
6
In a small saucepan, saute the 1 cup chopped onion and the garlic in the olive oil until tender but not browned.
7
Transfer this into the reserved chicken broth, along with the kale, white wine, coriander, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
8
Add the chicken (still reserving the potatoes) and salt and bring to a boil.
9
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 1-1/2 hours.
10
Add reserved potatoes and simmer another 1/2 hour, uncovered.
11
Correct seasoning if you wish, and just before serving, stir in the fresh lemon juice.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups water, 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 small onion, 4 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Sopa 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.

Sopa Verde

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