Renees Simplified Caldo Verde

Caldo Verde is a traditional Portuguese soup that originated in the northern region of Portugal. It is typically made with kale, potatoes, and sausage, but this simplified version is vegetarian and gluten-free.

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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Renees Simplified Caldo Verde

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: Portuguese Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Soup 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: 800

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 400 gram Potatoes
• 200 gram Kale
• 100 gram Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Peel and chop the potatoes into small cubes.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until translucent.
4. Add the potatoes and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
5. While the potatoes are cooking, remove the tough stems from the kale leaves and chop them into thin strips.
6. Add the chopped kale to the pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Remove from heat and let the soup rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 2g

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.