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Sausage Kale Potato Soup – Caldo Verde

Sausage Kale Potato Soup – Caldo Verde

Sausage Kale Potato Soup, or Caldo Verde, is a popular Portuguese soup recipe whose name translates simply to “green broth.”

The soup gets its characteristic green color from hearty green leafy vegetables in the cabbage family (forms of kale or collard greens are often used).

It gets its rich creamy texture from potatoes and a spicy punch from the use of spicy smoked sausage (such as linguiça).

These few simple ingredients come together to make a savory soup that is perfect for a starter, or a full meal when paired with crusty bread for sopping up the rich broth.

Sausage Kale Potato Soup Caldo Verde

Portuguese Caldo Verde

Note: Although there are many variations, In traditional Caldo Verde recipes, the sausage of often added at the end.

The spicy smoky sausage is already fully cooked.

We suggest that taking the extra step of browning the sausage and using the drippings to cook the onions and garlic to add another dimension of flavor.

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Sausage Kale Potato Soup

Other Caldo Verde recipes also suggesting using a blender to turn the onions and potatoes until smooth before adding the kale.

Our version leaves some chunks of potatoes. The choice belongs to the chef.

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Makes 8 Servings

Yield: 8 Servings

Sausage Kale Potato Soup

Potato Sausage Kale Soup

Sausage Kale Potato Soup - Caldo Verde. A popular Portuguese Soup featuring kale, blended potatoes and spicy smoked sausage.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 Ounces (340 g) Portuguese Chourico or Linguiça (Can be substituted with Spanish Chorizo, Andouille or Kielbasa), Cut into 1/4 inch Rounds
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion, Diced
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 4 Tablespoons (60 ml) Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
  • 4 Large Russet Potatoes (or 6 Medium Yukon Gold), Peeled and cut into 1/2 Inch (1.3 cm) Cubes
  • 6 cups (1,4 Liters) Low-Sodium Chicken Broth (preferably homemade)
  • 1 Bunch Kale or Collard Greens (about 3/4 Pound or 340 g), Washed, tough stems removed
  • Salt and Pepper, To Taste

Instructions

  1. Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of olive oil to a sauce pan over medium heat. Add the Sausage and cook until they become lightly toasted around the outer edges. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. Remove all but 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of oil from the bottom of the pan (reserving the rest). Add the onions and saute over medium heat for about 3 minutes (until they begin to wilt slightly). Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. 
  3. Add the potato cubes to the pan and mix. If the potatoes are not completely coated with oil, drizzle with some of the reserved sausage drippings. Cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a soup pot along with the chicken stock. Increase heat until the liquid begins to boil. Then reduce the heat and cook until the potatoes are cooked through (about 20 minutes).
  5. In the mean time, wash the kale or collard greens and remove the hard stems. greens.
  6. Working in small batches, cut them julienne style but rolling them a few leaves together lengthwise into a cigar shaped bunches. Shred by cutting crosswise into small sections resembling blades of grass. NOTE: if you are concerned about bitterness, add the greens to boiling water for 1-2 minutes, drain into a strainer and rinse with cold water.
  7. Remove 1/2 of the potatoes from the soup. Mash them using a potato ricer, passing them through a strainer or potato masher. 
  8. Return the potatoes to the soup and add the greens and the sausage.
  9. Allow the soup to simmer for about 5 minutes. The greens should be bright and slightly crunchy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Ladle into bowls and drizzle lightly with olive oil (optional). Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 270Total Fat 14.7gSodium 588mgCarbohydrates 25.4gFiber 3.5gSugar 1.8gProtein 10.4g

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Greg

Monday 26th of September 2022

Great recipe but there is a typo; you forgot to mention the garlic, instead calling for onions to be added twice.

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