Spinach-Packed Caldo Verde You’ll Love

Spinach-Packed Caldo Verde You’ll Love

Caldo Verde is a hearty and traditional Portuguese soup made with potatoes, smoky chorizo, and fresh kale. In my version, I substitute kale for spinach.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Course Soup, Stew, Comfort Food,

Cuisine Portuguese

Servings

Calories 1158 kcal

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Ingredients

6 Potatoes thinly sliced
1 Onion minced
2 cloves Garlic minced
6 slices Chorizo thinly sliced
1 lb Spinach fresh, thinly sliced, washed and rinsed
2 qts Water
Salt to taste, I suggest 2 tspn
Pepper

Instructions

Sautée the potato base: Heat 3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat in a large saucepan or deep skillet. Add the minced onion and garlic, stirring constantly, and sautée for 3 minutes. Add the thinly sliced potatoes and sautée for another 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Boil the potato mix: Add the 2 quarts or 2 liters of water and bring to a gentle boil until the potatoes are tender. Depending on the type of potato, this should take about 20 to 25 minutes.
Cook to remove excess fat from the sausage: This step is important for a better-tasting, smoother, and slender dish. Cook the chorizo over low to medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes and strain the excess fat.
Blend the mix inside the saucepan: Use an immersion blender on low speed to avoid splashing the pureed potato mix and damaging the saucepan. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Add the Spinach and Chorizo: Stir and simmer until the spinach is cooked.
Final step: Add some olive oil and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 1158kcalCarbohydrates: 252gProtein: 41gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 535mgPotassium: 8096mgFiber: 40gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 42583IUVitamin C: 389mgCalcium: 695mgIron: 23mg

Keyword Comfort Food,, Fall Recipes,, Stew,, Winter Recipes,

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