Caldo Verde

Caldo Verde is a traditional Portuguese soup that originated in the Minho region. It is often considered the national dish of Portugal and is commonly served during festive occasions.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.

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Caldo Verde

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: Portuguese Courses: Dinner, Soup, Traditional Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 880

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 400 gram Potatoes
• 200 gram Kale
• 2 teaspoon Olive oil
• 1 piece Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1000 milliliter Water

Instructions

1. Peel and chop the potatoes.
2. In a pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until golden.
3. Add the potatoes and water to the pot. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are soft.
4. While the potatoes are cooking, wash and chop the kale into thin strips.
5. Once the potatoes are cooked, use a blender or immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
6. Return the soup to the heat and add the chopped kale. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Let the soup rest for a few minutes before serving.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 3g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.