🇵🇹 Portugal · Food
Caldo Verde
By eatmundo · August 3, 2026
🇵🇹 PTA iconic Portuguese soup made of a velvety potato base and shredded kale. It is a hearty and wholesome dish, traditionally served with slices of spicy chouriço sausage.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Peel and cube the potatoes, finely chop the onion, and mince the garlic cloves.
- 2
In a large pot, sauté the onion and garlic in 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft.
- 3
Add the potatoes and cover with 1.5 liters of water, bringing to a boil, then simmer for 25 minutes until the potatoes are very soft.
- 4
Mash the potatoes directly into the water using a potato masher or immersion blender until the soup is smooth and creamy.
- 5
Thinly shred the kale leaves into very fine ribbons, removing any thick stems.
- 6
Add the kale to the boiling potato soup and cook for 5 minutes until vibrant green and tender.
- 7
In a small pan, brown the sliced chouriço for 3 minutes, then stir into the soup along with the final tablespoon of olive oil just before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use spinach instead of kale?+
You can, but kale provides the traditional texture and peppery flavor that defines the authentic dish.
How thick should the soup be?+
It should be creamy but not a heavy puree; it should have a velvety consistency that coats the spoon.
Can I leave out the chouriço?+
Yes, it is common to serve it as a vegetarian soup, but the sausage provides a key smoky depth.
How fine should the kale be shredded?+
It should be sliced as thinly as a ribbon, almost like shredded lettuce, so it cooks quickly.
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