Authentic Caldo Verde Recipe: Portuguese Green Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 quarts cold water
• 6 ounces linguiça sausage, thinly sliced
• 2.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound kale, rinsed and julienned

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic for 3 minutes until softened. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring continuously, for another 3 minutes. Pour in the water and bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer gently until the potatoes are very tender, approximately 20 minutes.
2. While the potatoes are cooking, cook the linguiça sausage in a large skillet over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, until it has rendered most of its fat. Drain off the excess fat.
3. Using an immersion blender, carefully purée the potato mixture until smooth and creamy. Stir in the cooked sausage, and season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Increase the heat to medium, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
4. Stir in the chopped kale and simmer until it becomes tender and a vibrant bright green, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil for added richness. Serve the Caldo Verde immediately while hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 417 kcal
• Fat Content: 21 g
• Fiber Content: 7 g
• Sodium Content: 1202 mg
• Protein Content: 14 g
• Cholesterol Content: 25 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 47 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g