Caldo Verde (Portuguese Cabbage Soup)

Spice up cabbage soup with smoky chorizo and comforting potatoes for a vibrant, flavorful, and hearty Portuguese classic.

Healthy Soup Pork Potato Cabbage Portuguese

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

475.1

kcal / serving

2850.5 kcal total

Carbs

39.3g

per serving

235.6 g total

Fat

29.7g

per serving

178.2 g total

Protein

14.1g

per serving

84.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Liquids

1.5

Vegetable Stock

or chicken stock

Meat

250

Chorizo Sausage

chopped into small chunks

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

crushed

unit

Salt

to taste

unit

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

piece

Bay Leaf

tsp

Smoked Paprika

for dressing

OilsFats

Olive Oil

for dressing

Vegetables

piece

Onion

finely chopped

piece

Potato

diced

bunch

Cabbage

very finely chopped

Method

Gently fry the onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.

Chop the chorizo and add it to the pan with the onions.

Fry for a few minutes then add diced potatoes to absorb the flavors.

Transfer to a large pan, add stock, seasoning, and bay leaves, and cook until potatoes are soft.

Finely shred the cabbage while the potatoes cook.

Mash the softened potatoes into the broth to create a thick base.

Blanch the greens in boiling water for one minute, drain, and add to the broth.

Simmer for a few minutes until the soup turns a jade color.

Mix smoked paprika with olive oil and swirl into the soup before serving.