Caldo Verde with Sausage

Warm your soul with a comforting bowl of Caldo Verde with Sausage, a classic Portuguese soup brimming with bold flavors and nourishing ingredients. This hearty recipe combines smoky sausage, creamy blended potatoes, and vibrant ribbons of tender kale in a savory broth, creating the ultimate cold-weather meal. Featuring simple pantry staples like olive oil, russet potatoes, garlic, and chicken broth, this one-pot wonder comes together in just under an hour. Perfectly seasoned and rich in texture, this Caldo Verde is best enjoyed with crusty bread for dipping. Whether you're seeking a cozy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer, this traditional soup delivers heartwarming comfort in every spoonful.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces smoked sausage (such as chorizo or linguiça), sliced into thin rounds
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 6 cups kale, stems removed and thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water (optional, to adjust consistency)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the sausage slices and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 4

Stir in the diced potatoes and pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 5

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth before returning it to the pot.

Step 6

Add the sliced kale to the pot and simmer for 5 minutes until the kale is wilted and tender.

Step 7

Return the sausage slices to the pot and stir to combine. Season the soup with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Step 8

If the soup is too thick, add water in small increments until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 9

Serve hot with crusty bread on the side for dipping. Enjoy your comforting bowl of Caldo Verde!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3277.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1845.7

Total Fat 93.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 136.1mg	0%
Sodium 9790.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 191.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.9g	0%
Total Sugars 18.5g
Protein 74.9g	0%

Vitamin D 45.4IU	0%
Calcium 1441.7mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 6349.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.1%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 40.2%