Caldo verde Portuguese kale and potato soup
A silky potato soup with ribbons of green kale and slices of smoky chorizo.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.16 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large pan. Cook the onion for 6 minutes until soft.
6 min - 2
Add the garlic, potatoes and stock. Simmer for 20 minutes until the potato is very soft.
20 min - 3
Blend with a stick blender until smooth.
- 4
Fry the chorizo in a dry pan for 4 minutes until crisp.
4 min - 5
Add the kale to the soup and simmer for 5 minutes until tender but still bright green.
5 min - 6
Serve topped with chorizo and a drizzle of the remaining oil.
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