Caldo Verde

Caldo Verde is a traditional Portuguese soup that’s hearty, comforting, and full of flavor. It’s made with potatoes, kale, and chorizo, and is perfect for a chilly evening. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/2 pound chorizo sausage, sliced
• 1 large bunch kale, stemmed and chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the diced potatoes to the pot, and stir to combine.
4. Pour the chicken or vegetable broth into the pot, and bring the soup to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer the soup for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
6. While the soup is simmering, brown the chorizo slices in a skillet over medium heat, and set them aside.
7. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until it’s smooth.
8. Return the soup to the pot, and stir in the chopped kale.
9. Simmer the soup for 5-10 minutes, or until the kale is tender.
10. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Ladle the soup into bowls, and top each bowl with a few slices of the browned chorizo.

Caldo Verde is a delicious and satisfying soup that’s easy to make and perfect for a chilly evening. You can customize the soup by using different types of sausage or greens, or adding other ingredients like beans or carrots. Serve the soup with crusty bread and enjoy!