Caldo Verde (Portuguese Potato and Kale Soup With Sausage) Recipe

Name: Caldo Verde (Portuguese Potato and Kale Soup With Sausage) Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Portuguese, European
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter; 1 medium yellow onion or large leek, finely diced (about 8 ounces; 225g); 3 medium cloves garlic, sliced (about 1 tablespoon; 15g); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; About 6 tablespoons (90ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large russet potato, peeled, quartered, and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1/2 pound; 225g); 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, quartered, and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1/2 pound; 225g); 6 cups (1.4L) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock (see note); 1 bunch curly or lacinato kale, tough stems removed, leaves roughly chopped (about 3/4 pound; 340g); 12 ounces (340g) cooked linguiça or other garlicky pork sausage, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices (see note); Minced fresh chives, for garnish (optional); Dutch oven or large saucepan

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Caldo verde, a potato and kale soup from northern Portugal, is one of those dishes that seem custom-made for lazy rainy days, when you want something hearty and comforting but don't feel like putting in a ton of effort. It's made with a few cheap and simple ingredients, it takes all of maybe 10 minutes of prep work, and it's ready to eat just half an hour later. Oh, and it's all made in a single pot, too. And did I mention it's delicious? It's delicious.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:10:26 GMT