Caldo Verde (Portuguese Cabbage Soup)

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

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 475.1 kcals 2850.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 39.3 grams 235.6 grams
Fat 29.7 grams 178.2 grams
Protein 14.1 grams 84.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Liquids
1.5
l
Vegetable Stock
or chicken stock
Meat
250
g
Chorizo Sausage
chopped into small chunks
NutsSeeds
4
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
unit
Salt
to taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
piece
1
tsp
Smoked Paprika
for dressing
OilsFats
60
ml
15
ml
Olive Oil
for dressing
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
finely chopped
6
piece
Potato
diced
1
bunch
Cabbage
very finely chopped

Steps

  • 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.