Portuguese Kale And Potato Soup

Portuguese Kale And Potato Soup is a hearty Portuguese classic that brings comfort to every bowl. This recipe combines smoky Portuguese sausage with tender russet potatoes, fresh kale, onion, and garlic. As the potatoes soften, they thicken the broth and create a satisfying texture. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil adds the finishing touch. Enjoy this flavorful soup for a comforting family meal, especially on a chilly day.

Love Portuguese inspired comfort food? Try our Portuguese Bean Soup for another hearty local favorite. For another take on this traditional soup, explore Portuguese Green Soup from Food Network.

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Portuguese Kale And Potato Soup

The Portuguese soup caldo verde is ideal cool weather comfort food. It is full of good-for-you greens and potatoes, while sausage keeps things porky and satisfying.

Posted By: Deirdre K Todd

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Soup

Cuisine Portuguese

Calories 0.459 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/2 pound chourico or linguica (smoked Portuguese sausage) or kielbasa, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound russet (baking) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 6 cups water
• 1 pound kale, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves very thinly sliced

Instructions

 

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 5-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then brown sausage, stirring often, 2-3 minutes.
• Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
• Add 2 tablespoon oil to fat in pot and cook onion and garlic with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper over medium heat, stirring often, until browned, 7 – 8 minutes.

   
• Add potatoes, water, and 1 teaspoon salt and simmer, covered, until potatoes are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. 
• Mash some potatoes into soup to thicken, then add kale and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 5 minutes. 
• Stir in sausage and cook until just heated through, 1 -2 minutes. 
• Drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 0.459kcalCarbohydrates: 49gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 1468mgFiber: 15g

Keyword portuguese soup, caldo verde, comfort food, greens and potatoes, sausage

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