Smoky Portuguese Caldo Verde with Chorizo and Kale
Traditional Portuguese Soup
A hearty and comforting Portuguese soup featuring smoky chorizo, tender kale, and creamy potatoes blended into a luscious broth.
- 1 h 30 min
- 6
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Broth
For the Main Soup
For Final Touches
Preparation
Preparing the Broth
Heat oil
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Sauté aromatics
Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bay leaf, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
Add stock
Pour in the stock, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
Preparing the Main Ingredients
Cook potatoes
Add the diced potatoes to the broth, cooking until tender, about 20 minutes.
Fry chorizo
Meanwhile, in a frying pan, cook the sliced chorizo until crispy. Set aside.
Save some chorizo slices for garnishing at the end.
Blend soup
Once the potatoes are tender, use a handheld blender to partially blend the soup.
Be careful when blending hot liquids to avoid splatter.
Cooking Process
Simmering the Base
Cook the potatoes until they are fork-tender.
Combining Ingredients
Add the kale and cooked chorizo slices to the pot.
Finishing Touches
Drizzle with olive oil and, if desired, add a splash of vinegar.
Plating & Serving
Smoky Portuguese Caldo Verde with Chorizo and Kale
Smoky Portuguese Caldo Verde with Chorizo and Kale
Serve
Ladle the soup into warm bowls, garnishing each with crispy chorizo slices, a drizzle of olive oil, and a light grind of black pepper.