Caldo Verde
Caldo Verde
Every Portuguese Household, party, wedding, etc has seen a bowl of Caldo Verde. Typically made with Collard Greens, this can also be made with Kale, and people will debate that forever. I use Collard Greens, they actually sell them pre chopped at the local Portuguese store near my home.
Ingredients
- 3-4 Cups Collard Greens, cut into thin slices
- 12-15 Cups Water
- 1 whole Chouriço, sliced into cirlces or half circles
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 10 Medium Sized Potatoes, peeled, cut in chunks
- 1 Onion, cut in half
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil.
- Add potatoes, onions, garlic, a splash of olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Cover the pot and boil for 30 minutes.
- Lower heat, use a hand blender to blend the contents of the pot until smooth.
- Add Sliced Chouriço to the pot, bring back to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, add in your Collard Greens.
- If you need to slice your greens by hand, roll them up and cut into thin slices. You may have to repeat step twice to get them to your desired length/width.
- Simmer for 10 minutes. There will be some fat/grease from the Chouriço that rises to the top. You can remove that top layer with a spoon/ladle. If the soup is too watery and you want it thicker, remove the lid and let it simmer a bit more, until you are happy with it. Finish it off with a splash of Olive Oil, and serve!