World Flavors Cookbook

Caldo Verde

Name: Caldo Verde
Cook time: 40 min
Cuisine: Portugal
Ingredients: 500g kale (couve-galega), very thinly shredded; 500g potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 150g chouriço (Portuguese chorizo), sliced; 1/2 cup olive oil; Salt

A comforting "green soup" made with thinly sliced kale, potatoes, and slices of spicy chorizo.

Cuisine: Portugal

Ingredients

500g kale (couve-galega), very thinly shredded
500g potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
150g chouriço (Portuguese chorizo), sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt

Instructions

1. Boil potatoes, onion, and garlic in water until soft. 2. Mash or blend into a thick, smooth base. 3. Add the shredded kale and simmer for 10 minutes until tender but still bright green. 4. Season with salt and olive oil. 5. Serve in bowls with a few slices of chouriço on top and a side of broa (cornbread).