Caldo Verde with Sausage

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

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.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

10 items

• 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)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (546.9g)

Calories		307
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		15.3 g	20%
	Saturated Fat	4.4 g	22%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		28 mg	9%
Sodium		1567 mg	68%
Total Carbohydrate		32.3 g	12%
	Dietary Fiber	3.8 g	14%
	Total Sugars	3.8 g
Protein		12.6 g	25%
Vitamin D		0.2 mcg	1%
Calcium		241 mg	19%
Iron		2.7 mg	15%
Potassium		1080 mg	23%

*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: 828 cal (43.6%%)

Protein: 304 cal (16.0%%)

Carbs: 768 cal (40.4%%)