Portuguese caldo verde
A Portuguese soup of puréed potatoes and very finely sliced greens, finished with smoked chorizo.
Caldo verde is associated with northern Portugal and is also prepared in other parts of the country. Couve galega is characteristic, though the recipes consulted allow collard greens or kale as alternatives. This version keeps the potato, greens, and chorizo base.
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Method
- 01
Make the sofrito
Heat the olive oil in a pot. Add the onion and garlic and cook gently, stirring, until the onion looks translucent.
Ready to continue when: The onion is translucent and the garlic has not browned.
5 min - 02
Cook the potatoes
Add the potatoes, water, and salt to the pot. Cover and simmer until the potatoes are very tender when pierced.
Ready to continue when: The potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
25 min - 03
Fry the chorizo
While the potatoes cook, fry the chorizo slices in a pan until they release some of their fat. Remove them and drain.
Ready to continue when: The chorizo is hot and has released some of its fat.
10 min - 04
Blend and finish the soup
Blend the potatoes with the cooking liquid until smooth and fluid. Add the collard greens and drained chorizo, then cook for a few more minutes, stirring, until the greens are tender and still green.
Ready to continue when: The soup is creamy but fluid, and the greens are tender and green.
5 min
Ingredients
Sources and review
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