Caldo Verde: Portuguese-Style Kale and Potato Soup Recipe

By Roger Doiron
Published on August 19, 2010
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Cook kale and potato soup with spicy sausage for extra zing.

“Green broth” may not sound like the name of world-class soup, but that’s just what “caldo verde” is. Considered by many as Portugal’s national dish, this soup gets its green color from finely sliced kale added to the simmering stockpot for a couple minutes just before serving. Kale and potato soup is traditionally prepared with spicy chouriço sausage, but you can substitute another hot sausage or create a lighter dish by omitting the meat.

Ingredients: 

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 spicy sausage, sliced

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