Recipe

Caldo Verde Soup

Portuguese Kale Soup — A traditional family recipe
By Cara Bernardo, RN, BSN, Holistic Health Coach
Caldo Verde Portuguese kale soup with sliced chorizo in a white bowl alongside fresh kale leaves on a wooden board
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Serves
4–6
Origin
Portugal
Meal Type
Appetizer / Lunch
Health
Nutrient-Rich

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Make the Base

    Combine chicken broth, onion, cauliflower, and potatoes and bring to a boil. Let simmer until mushy, then blend everything together — an immersion blender works great.

  2. 2
    Add the Chorizo

    Add 3 whole pieces of chorizo to the broth (peel first if preferred). Let cook for 15 minutes, then remove, slice into thin circles, and add back to the broth.

  3. 3
    Add the Kale

    Slice kale leaves into very thin strips and stir into the broth.

  4. 4
    Finish & Serve

    Drizzle with olive oil and serve hot.

🍗 Homemade Chicken Broth Tip

For best results, make your own chicken broth. Buy a whole organic chicken and roast it in the oven for dinner. Once dinner is done, take the chicken carcass and place it in about 15 cups of water and let boil for 4–5 hours. You'll have the most amazing and healthy chicken bone broth to make this soup the next day!

About This Recipe

This recipe comes from my mother-in-law, who is from Portugal. She makes this soup as an appetizer to her meals, and it's been passed down as a staple of Portuguese home cooking.

It's extremely healthy, filled with nutrients, and makes for a great lunch.

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