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Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup)

By: 👩‍🦳 Linda · Published: 🖨 June 4, 2010 · Updated: 💻November 12, 2018 · 🗨 50 Comments

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Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup) with sausages, potatoes, and kale in an onion and garlic infused broth. It is a hearty and very flavorful soup.

Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup) with sausages, potatoes, and kale in an onion and garlic infused broth. It is a hearty and very flavorful soup. | RotiNRice.com

There are always fun food events happening on the internet and Portugal Day is one of them. Occasionally, I will join in the fun but I was hesitant about this one because I knew very little about Portuguese food. However, this Italian Kale and Potato Soup, similar to Caldo Verde, had piqued my interest and was on my to-do list. To kill two birds with one stone and to join the aforementioned event, I figured that I should attempt the latter.

Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup)

Caldo Verde, a.k.a Portuguese Green Soup has lots of bright green kale in it, hence the name. It is a hearty soup chock full of kale, linguica (Portuguese smoke cured pork sausage), and potatoes. I search the internet for a recipe and came across this one. Since I could not find linguica or chorizo, I had to use Polish sausage together with some of the spices found in linguica as a make up. I am glad I did because the spices gave the soup a real oomph!

Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup) with sausages, potatoes, and kale in an onion and garlic infused broth. It is a hearty and very flavorful soup. | RotiNRice.com

I have to say this Caldo Verde turned out really well. It was hearty, yet light, and super tasty. The family loved it. Without a doubt, it will be joining other favorite soups in the Ro-Ri household.

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Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup) with sausages, potatoes, and kale in an onion and garlic infused broth. It is a hearty and very flavorful soup. | RotiNRice.com

Caldo Verde – Portuguese Green Soup

Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup) with sausages, potatoes, and kale in an onion and garlic infused broth. It is a hearty and very flavorful soup.
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Soup
Cuisine : Fusion
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Servings : 6
Calories : 361kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and some extra for serving
  • 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
  • 6 oz linguica / chorizo or your choice of sausage, sliced into thin disks (170g)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 4 medium potatoes (peeled and thinly sliced)
  • 6 cups chicken stock or water (1.5 liters)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 bunch kale (12 oz/340g)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and some extra for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot. Fry onions and sausages for 2 minutes. Add garlic, pepper, oregano, paprika, cumin, and potatoes. Continue to fry for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour in water or chicken stock. When soup comes to a boil, add salt, reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are very soft.
  • Scoop out about 2 cups of potatoes and mashed well. Return mashed potatoes to the pot. Add kale and continue to let soup simmer for another 5 minutes. Do not overcook kale. It should be bright green and slightly crunchy.
  • Serve in individual bowls drizzled with extra virgin olive oil if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal
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Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup) with sausages, potatoes, and kale in an onion and garlic infused broth. It is a hearty and very flavorful soup. | RotiNRice.com

Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup) with sausages, potatoes, and kale in an onion and garlic infused broth. It is a hearty and very flavorful soup. | RotiNRice.com

NOTE: This post was updated on December 16th, 2012 with new pictures. No changes were made to the write-up or recipe.

Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎


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Categories: 🗂 Soup, Western Tags: 📋 kale

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  1. Fight the Fat Foodie says

    June 4, 2010 at 4:59 pm

    Wow! This does look wonderful! We're heading back to the market tomorrow and will pick up more fresh kale to try this wone.

    Reply
  2. rotinrice says

    June 4, 2010 at 5:00 pm

    Thanks for the inspiration! We love the soup!

    Reply
  3. Jen Cheung says

    June 4, 2010 at 5:02 pm

    hellllllllllo there! found you on foodbuzz! 🙂 your page is lovely! feel free to drop by my page when you have the time! thanks a bunch.

    jen @ ” target=”_blank”>http://www.passion4food.ca

    Reply
  4. 5starfoodie says

    June 4, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    A super delicious soup! I would love to try this, love the sausages here!

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  5. Lazaro says

    June 4, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    Wonderful soup Biren. Denise has a really good Caldo Verde in her cookbook.

    Cheers!

    Reply
  6. Angie's Recipes says

    June 4, 2010 at 6:06 pm

    A very delicious soup! With some bread, this would make a lovely dinner.

    Reply
  7. rotinrice says

    June 4, 2010 at 6:26 pm

    Unfortunately I have not seen her cookbook. Hope to take a peek real soon 🙂

    Reply
  8. Julie M. says

    June 4, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    Thanks so much for the shout out Biren! The award is well earned; your blog is fabulous!

    This soup looks so good! It sort of reminds me of italian wedding soup which is an absolute favorite of mine.

    Reply
  9. rotinrice says

    June 4, 2010 at 6:57 pm

    You are most welcomed Julie. Thanks for passing it to me 🙂

    You will have to cook this Italian wedding soup and post it.

    Reply
  10. roxan says

    June 4, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    Biren, looks delicious. I could go for a bowl right now! I'm in LA but my office is always cold so I always have my space heater on (even at this moment!)

    Reply
  11. redkathy says

    June 4, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    Man that soup looks fabulous. My mother made a similar "Italian" version. Oh boy I have to try this! We just moved my Dad in with us and he loves soup 🙂

    Reply
  12. IJust LoveMyApron says

    June 4, 2010 at 9:17 pm

    It's a good way to use Kale Biren. I didn't know about Portugal and Kale are relevant. Thanks for the info.

    I can slurp the whole bowl myself 'coz Seattle is still cold!

    Reply
  13. Cook with Madin says

    June 4, 2010 at 10:08 pm

    Hi Biren, this looks good. I love soup. I don't mind eating them for breakfast.

    Reply
  14. love2cook says

    June 4, 2010 at 11:41 pm

    Hi dear, the soup looks mouthwatering! 😀

    I celebrated my 1st Blogoversary yesterday…so pls feel free to accept a Thank You card from me ya! 😉

    Reply
  15. rotinrice says

    June 4, 2010 at 7:12 pm

    My goodness Roxan…you poor thing! A heater at this time of the year!

    This soup will surely warm you up.

    BTW I hope you will check out this post Memorial Day Hamburger Cookout. You may enjoy sandboarding in the summer at the Sand Dunes.

    This other post has a link to your blog Sweet Barley and Ginkgo Nut Soup.

    Reply
  16. denise fletcher says

    June 5, 2010 at 1:47 am

    I love caldo verde and your version more than does it justice. This looks amazing and I know it will taste fantastic!

    Reply
  17. bunkycooks says

    June 5, 2010 at 1:58 am

    I love those flavors and I know that soup must be delicious. I have started to use more kale and dark greens in cooking. They are so good for you. Great recipe!

    Reply
  18. rotinrice says

    June 5, 2010 at 2:03 am

    This is probably a dish close to your heart. I would have love to use the linguica but trying to get it at the local stores in the suburb is a long shot. As I had not tasted the soup before, I was just going by feel and description of the dish. I am glad I added the spices and the soup was really tasty. I will have to cook a little more the next time as the family loved it. I will definitely be making it again.

    I read that some white beans may be added at the end. That will be great for the colder months. Do you think that is a good idea?

    Reply
  19. Patty Price says

    June 5, 2010 at 2:05 am

    I make a soup like this with chicken sausage and I know it's good!

    Reply
  20. Cristina TeenieCakes says

    June 5, 2010 at 2:51 am

    A healthy soup to be sure. How did you like the soup and the texture of the kale? I've not had kale before so I'm interested…was it like cooked spinach?

    Reply
  21. rotinrice says

    June 5, 2010 at 2:57 am

    It is a much firmer vegetable than spinach. After cooking for 5 minutes, it was still bright green in color and had a slight crunchiness left. I was surprised at how good it tasted. I want to say that the texture is like that of cooked or stir fried savoy cabbage. I would definitely cook it again as the family loved it. It would be a great soup to have even in the colder months.

    Reply
  22. the lacquer spoon says

    June 5, 2010 at 5:12 am

    Beautiful! That's a lovely comfort food to life us up. Happy weekend 🙂

    Reply
  23. tigerfish says

    June 5, 2010 at 7:02 am

    The first time I tried caldo verde was in Macau (where there is Portuguese food). I will try making a home version like yours as it looks so delicious. I like kale and discovered this dark green veg quite recently.

    Reply
  24. lequan@luvtoeat says

    June 5, 2010 at 8:26 am

    Being brought up eating a lot of Asian dishes and Asian veggies, I have to say I have never tried kale before. I never really noticed it until I started reading food blogs. It is such a beautiful vegetable and I never really knew what to do with it other than salad, but I am not a big salad fan so this recipe really helps. Thank you for sharing Biren.

    Reply
  25. Joanne says

    June 5, 2010 at 10:59 am

    I love kale! I love sausage! And thus. By process of elimination. I would love this dish! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  26. Ma What's For Dinner says

    June 5, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    New follower in the house! I'm so intrigued by kale. I've always thought of it as a garnish but I see this soup popping up everywhere. I think it's a sign. I must need to try it…

    Lots of yummy love,
    Alex aka Ma, What's For Dinner ” target=”_blank”>http://www.mawhats4dinner.com

    Reply
  27. anncoo says

    June 5, 2010 at 3:08 pm

    This sounds interesting and looks good! Hope can find kale here.

    Reply
  28. rotinrice says

    June 5, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    Hi Alex, thanks for visiting and following! It's beautiful as a garmish and even better cooked this way. Really yummy!

    Reply
  29. Pam says

    June 5, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    This sounds great and nutritious also. Lots of good ingredients and it's a wonderful way with sausage!

    Reply
  30. Kristi Rimkus says

    June 5, 2010 at 4:58 pm

    Delicious and nutritious. Can't beat that combination!

    Reply
  31. leaannbrown says

    June 5, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    Bookmarked. I've seen something like this in one of my cookbooks. Looks delicious.

    Reply
  32. Liv Wan says

    June 5, 2010 at 10:48 pm

    This soup looks delicious and chorizo is one of my favorite food ever!!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.

    Reply
  33. Rick says

    June 6, 2010 at 12:22 am

    Green is my favorite color. This may be my favorite soup.

    Reply
  34. MaryMoh says

    June 6, 2010 at 6:08 am

    A very lovely soup. This would be most welcoming on a cold day.

    Reply
  35. penny aka jeroxie says

    June 6, 2010 at 12:10 pm

    I was going to make something like that if I joined the event. Had no time at all. So glad that you made it 🙂

    Reply
  36. Mary says

    June 6, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    We use to have this soup when we vacationed in Provincetown. I haven't made it in years. Your post and recipe made me remember just how good it is. Thanks for the reminder and the recipe. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Blessings…Mary

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  37. Stella says

    June 7, 2010 at 1:28 am

    This looks lovely, Biren. I think caldos are the best types of soups-so wholesome and comforting they are! By the way, isn't kale good? And it's really just as easy to cook as any green. I think so at least…

    Reply
  38. Sook says

    June 7, 2010 at 4:07 am

    What a healthy and scrumptious soup!

    Reply
  39. pigpigscorner says

    June 7, 2010 at 10:42 am

    I always see kale around too but have never thought of cooking it. This sounds really comforting!

    Reply
  40. Kelly says

    June 7, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    What a delicious looking soup! I love chorizo!

    Reply
  41. Devaki says

    June 8, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    I adore Portuguese soups & yours with the kale, chorizo and potatoes is a win win! Great flavors and so very hearty 🙂

    Ciao, Devaki @ weavethousandflavors

    Reply
  42. rotinrice says

    June 8, 2010 at 9:00 pm

    Happy Blog Anniversary! Thanks for the card 🙂

    Reply
  43. rotinrice says

    June 8, 2010 at 9:02 pm

    I was surprised at how good the kale tasted. It is rather stiff and waxy before being cooked but has a nice texture after being cooked. I will be cooking this soup again. It is really good.

    Reply
  44. rotinrice says

    June 8, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    Hi Devaki! Thanks for visiting. This is my first time cooking the soup and it won't be my last. The family loves it.

    Reply
  45. Fight the Fat Foodie says

    June 9, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    Made a slightly tweeked version of this last night–less oil, more broth, "hot" chorizo, a little low-fat buttermilk instead of mashing the potatoes, smoked Spanish paprika. Loved it! Smokey, a little spicy, the heartiness of the kale! Would you mind if I posted about it, linking back to you?

    Scott

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  46. rotinrice says

    June 9, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    Wow…that sounds awesome! Mashing the potatoes and adding the buttermilk is a great idea. It will make such a rich and thick soup. It is good to reduce the oil. The original recipe calls for a quarter cup oil but I only use 2 tablespoons. Please go right ahead and thanks for linking back 🙂

    Reply
  47. The Rowdy Chowgirl says

    June 10, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    Hi there, Portugal Day Buddy–your soup looks wonderful. I love linguica, and really love kale…perfect!

    Reply
  48. rotinrice says

    June 10, 2010 at 7:28 pm

    Hey, thanks so much for stopping by 🙂 This soup is delicious! First time making it and it won't be my last.

    Reply
  49. The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says

    October 1, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    I love seeing the way you went from one blog to another. I do the same thing; one post takes me to another, then another until I’m lost and realize how much I’ve enjoyed traveling. It fantastic.

    The soup looks outstanding. I’m in the heart of “greens” country and kale is definitely something that’s popular around here. I’ll give this soup a try on your recommendation.

    Reply
  50. Jeff says

    December 19, 2012 at 2:14 am

    I’m definitely going to make this as soon as possible! It looks like a great soup for a chilly night, especially if you are feeling under the weather!

    Reply

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