CALDO VERDE (PORTUGUESE GREEN SOUP)

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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

1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
6 ounces turkey kielbasa, sliced (Polish sausage)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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

Shajeel Ali
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover kale. It's also a very affordable meal.


Brasio Megaton
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


athena alexa
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I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who loves kale or is looking for a healthy and flavorful meal.


Man Bigi
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This soup is delicious and healthy. I love that it's packed with kale and other nutritious vegetables.


Md Alve Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing!


Jeremy's Husband
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less red pepper flakes if you don't like spicy food.


Zainab Sulaiman
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I'm not a huge fan of kale, but this soup was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very comforting.


asha kasim
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love that I can use up all the kale from my garden in this recipe.


Elizabeth Curry
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even got a few requests for the recipe.


Saleshni Mani
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the kale was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.