Best 4 Portuguese Green Soup Recipes
Journey to the heart of Portuguese cuisine with Caldo Verde, a soul-warming green soup brimming with rich flavors and textures. This traditional Portuguese soup is a symphony of fresh kale or collard greens, creamy potatoes, and tender sausage, all harmoniously blended into a comforting and flavorful broth. Discover the art of preparing Caldo Verde with our diverse collection of recipes, each offering unique variations and culinary insights. From classic interpretations to modern twists, our recipes cater to every palate and skill level, ensuring a delicious and authentic Caldo Verde experience in the comfort of your own kitchen. Unleash your inner chef and embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of Portugal with our curated selection of Caldo Verde recipes.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CALDO VERDE (PORTUGUESE GREEN SOUP)
This soup is a Portuguese favorite of mine. It is a creamy soup with the wonderful use of kale, giving it the green soup look. Enjoy it with a thick slice from your favorite loaf of bread!
Provided by SANDRA5
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons olive oil for 3 minutes. Stir in potatoes and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes more. Pour in water, bring to a boil, and let boil gently for 20 minutes, until potatoes are mushy.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook sausage until it has released most of its fat, 10 minutes. Drain.
- Mash potatoes or puree the potato mixture with a blender or food processor. Stir the sausage, salt and pepper into the soup and return to medium heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir kale into soup and simmer, 5 minutes, until kale is tender and jade green. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.8 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 24.6 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1352 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
PORTUGUESE GREEN SOUP
Provided by Diane Brown Savahge
Categories Soup/Stew Potato Sausage Fall Collard Greens Bon Appétit Los Angeles California
Yield Makes 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Sauté until onion is soft and golden , about 5 minutes. Add collard greens and sauté until wilted, about 4 minutes. Add sausage and sauté 5 minutes. Add broth and potatoes. Simmer soup uncovered until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer 2 cups soup (without sausage) to processor. Blend until smooth; return to pot of soup and bring to simmer. Mix in crushed red pepper. Season with salt and black pepper.
CALDO VERDE (PORTUGUESE GREEN SOUP)
From Like Grandma Used To Make by Reader's Digest, c. 1996. This recipe differs from the original one in that turkey kielbasa has been substituted for Portuguese linguisa sausage and spinach replaces Portuguese cabbage.
Provided by NELady
Categories Spinach
Time 1h
Yield 6 side dishes, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
- Add the broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until potatoes are very soft. Using a potato masher or large spoon, slightly mash potatoes to thicken soup.
- Stir in the spinach, kielbasa, salt, and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes more until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.5, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 517.3, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 10.8
CALDO VERDE (PORTUGUESE GREEN SOUP)
This is quick and easy to make from ingredients found in most grocery stores. Updated to taste better by adding chicken broth. If you use chicken bouillon cubes, omit salt.
Provided by threeovens
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium low heat; add onions and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add water, chicken broth, potatoes and pepperoni.
- Simmer about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Remove pepperoni and set aside.
- Puree soup with an immersion blender or in a blender by batches.
- Add Sazon packet, cabbage and spinach, return pepperoni; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
- Taste and add salt, if needed.
- Serve hot.
Tips:
- When preparing the caldo verde, it is important to use fresh collard greens or kale, as they provide the best flavor and texture to the soup.
- If you don't have any linguica, you can substitute it with another type of smoked sausage, such as kielbasa or chorizo.
- To make the soup even more flavorful, you can add a bay leaf or two while it is simmering.
- If you want a thicker soup, you can add a few tablespoons of cornstarch or flour to the pot.
- Serve the caldo verde with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Conclusion:
Caldo verde is a delicious and hearty Portuguese soup that is perfect for a winter meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of fresh greens, savory sausage, and flavorful broth, caldo verde is sure to become a favorite in your household.
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