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Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup)
Caldo Verde is one of Portugal’s most beloved soups — simple, comforting, and full of rustic flavor.
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Ingredients
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¼ cup olive oil
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10 oz chouriço, sliced into ¼-inch (6 mm) coins
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2 large white onions, diced
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Salt, to taste
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2 cloves garlic, sliced
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6 medium red potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped
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8 cups chicken stock
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1 lb green cabbage, finely shredded
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Ground black pepper, to taste
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Directions
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In a large pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chouriço and cook until lightly browned on both sides (3–5 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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In the same pot, sauté the onions with a pinch of salt until translucent. Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes more.
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Add the potatoes and stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the potatoes are tender.
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Remove from heat, cool slightly, and purée until smooth.
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Return the soup to the pot, add the shredded kale or cabbage, and simmer until tender (2–5 minutes).
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Season with salt and pepper, stir in the cooked chouriço, and serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil.