Caldo Verde Recipe
Description: Caldo verde means “green soup” and is considered Portugal’s national dish. What better way to start off fall than with a simple, flavorful, and nourishing soup.
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Vegetable, Portuguese, European, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 60 Mins, Stove Top
Calories: 335.6 per serving
Fat Content: 16.1g
Saturated Fat Content: 5.4g
Cholesterol Content: 33mg
Sodium Content: 579.2mg
Carbohydrate Content: 36.4g
Fiber Content: 4.8g
Sugar Content: 3.4g
Protein Content: 13.8g
Yield: 8 cups
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 tbsp | Olive oil |
| 2 1/2 | Russet potatoes, thinly sliced |
| 2 | Yellow onions, chopped |
| 1/2 tsp | Crushed red pepper flakes |
| 2 cloves | Garlic, minced |
| 6 cups | Low sodium chicken broth |
| 1/2 lb | Pepperoni, sliced |
| 4 cups | Kale, stemmed and shredded |
| To taste | Salt |
| 1 tbsp | Fresh lemon juice |
Instructions:
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Prepare Potatoes: Peel potatoes and slice thinly, about 1/8″ thick.
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Saute Potatoes: Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and brown to give the soup a deep color and rich potato taste.
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Cook Onions: Add onions and red pepper flakes to the pot, and cook until onions turn soft.
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Add Garlic and Broth: Stir in garlic, then add broth and bring to a boil.
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Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are cooked through.
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Prepare Pepperoni: Meanwhile, peel casing from pepperoni and slice into 1/4″-thick pieces. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add slices. Render and lightly brown on both sides, then drain on paper towels.
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Mash Potatoes: When potatoes are cooked, use a potato masher to mash them lightly, aiming to chunk them enough so the broth thickens but without turning them into a cream.
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Add Pepperoni: Add the drained pepperoni to the pot.
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Prepare Kale: In batches, stack stemmed kale and slice into shreds. Add to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Season and Serve: Season with salt to taste. Just before serving, stir in lemon juice. Be cautious not to add the lemon juice too early, as it can turn the kale army-green.
Enjoy this hearty and traditional Portuguese soup, perfect for any chilly day! 🍲
