caldo verde

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6 Pinches
Whitewater, WI
Updated on Jun 26, 2016

Found this on a blog called Two Azores Chicks. It sounds very similar to a soup from Olive Garden that I love!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 8 cups water or combo of water and chicken stock
  • 1/2 pound kale, stems removed and julienned
  • 1/2 pound chouriço or chorizo
  • - good salt and freshly ground pepper

How To Make caldo verde

  • Step 1
    Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chouriço and cook until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon remove the chouriço to a plate.
  • Step 2
    Add the onions into the pot and season with salt and pepper. Saute until they’re translucent and soft. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes more.
  • Step 3
    Add the 8 cups of liquid and the potatoes and bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are almost done, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Step 4
    When potatoes are almost done lower heat and add the chouriço. Then partially puree with an immersion blender. Do not puree completely. Leave soup a little chunky for a more rustic comfort feel.
  • Step 5
    Add the shredded kale and bring everything back to a boil and cook down greens for 15-20 minutes. Season with more salt, if needed, and pepper.

Discover More

Category: Other Soups
Keyword: #chorizo
Keyword: #kale
Keyword: #Azores
Keyword: #chouri o
Culture: Portugese
Ingredient: Potatoes
Method: Stove Top

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