Mainly eaten in Portugal.

Caldo verde – Portuguese kale soup

Caldo verde

Caldo verde is a Portuguese green soup made with potatoes and finely shredded kale.

50 min Easy 4 servings
Caldo verde recept: hagyományos portugál zöldleves
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Ingredients

4 servings
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Method

  1. Fry the base

    Fry the onion and garlic in the olive oil until soft and translucent.

    5 min
  2. Simmer

    Add the diced potatoes and the vegetable stock, then simmer with a lid on until the potatoes are tender.

    20 min
  3. Partly mash

    Partly mash the potatoes in the soup with a fork or hand blender, so that the soup becomes slightly thick.

  4. Add the kale

    Add the finely sliced kale and cook for a few minutes, until it has softened but still remains green.

    5 min
  5. Sausage and seasoning

    Add the sliced sausage to the soup, season with salt and pepper, and cook for a few more minutes.

    5 min
  6. Serve

    Serve hot, drizzling a little fresh olive oil over each bowl before serving.

Estimated nutrition
NutrientTotal (4 servings)1 servings
Energy1 390 kcal348 kcal
Fat79 g20 g
of which saturates19 g4,8 g
Carbohydrates136 g34 g
Protein42 g11 g
Fibre22 g5,4 g

An estimate calculated from the raw weight of the ingredients. Calculated with approximate data: onion. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Allergens and diets Based on the ingredients, it shows which common allergens the recipe contains and which diets it suits (e.g. gluten-free, dairy-free). For sensitive digestion, high-FODMAP and lactose-containing ingredients are listed separately. For information only; always check the actual products.

Contains: none of the tracked allergens

May contain: gluten, celery (depends on the exact product used)

For sensitive digestion: onion, garlic (high-FODMAP or lactose-containing ingredients)

The labels are based on ingredient names, for information only and not medical advice. With a severe allergy or condition, check the actual products and ask your doctor.

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