Hey everyone, it’s Drew, welcome to our recipe page. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a special dish, caldo verde com chouriço (portuguese collard green soup). One of my favorites. This time, I’m gonna make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.
All Reviews for Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup). Caldo verde literally means green soup. And you can see why just by looking at the pictures. Portugal has a long history of humble recipes that were created during the hard times of war So, caldo verde is basically a creamy potato soup with collard greens (couve manteiga), and Portuguese chorizo.
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The ingredients needed to make Caldo Verde com Chouriço (Portuguese Collard Green Soup):
- Take 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- Get 1 chouriço,linguiça or Spanish chorizo sliced in 1/4 inch rounds
- Make ready 1 large onion, diced
- Take to taste Salt and white pepper,
- Make ready 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Prepare 6 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
- Take 4 cups chicken stock AND 3 cups of water
- Get 1 pound (medium bunch) collard greens or kale, sliced thin *****
It originated in northern Portugal, but nowadays it is a national favorite. Some people even say it's the national dish but I disagree! This week we join Natasha in cooking Portuguese Caldo Verde, or Green Soup. A hearty staple that is often the frontrunner of any traditional Portuguese get together!
Instructions to make Caldo Verde com Chouriço (Portuguese Collard Green Soup):
- In a large pot, add your olive oil and brown the chouriço on medium heat. Allow the fat from the sausage to really come out as this helps flavour the soup. Once done, remove chouriço with slotted spoon and set aside
- Add the onions and cook until translucent, then add your garlic. Stir to combine
- Add your raw potatoes to the pot, stir then add your water and chicken broth. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until the potatoes are fork tender
- Using a wand blender, puree the soup to a smooth consistency. You want it mostly smooth but a few SMALL potato pieces are fine.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste. Add your collard greens (or kale) and your choiriço back to the pot and bring back up to just a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 3-5 min
- Serve with bread if desired
- ** note: remember to remove the stem from your greens
This week we join Natasha in cooking Portuguese Caldo Verde, or Green Soup. A hearty staple that is often the frontrunner of any traditional Portuguese get together! Caldo Verde combines the wonderful flavors of chouriço, collard greens, and potatoes to make a delicious and hearty soup that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. Try it out and tell us what you think! Caldo verde recipe, Portuguese Caldo Verde, Portuguese kale soup recipe, Portuguese green soup.
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