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Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.","group":"Base","title":"Heat half of the olive oil","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Base"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the diced potatoes and the water (or broth). Season with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are very soft.","group":"Base","title":"Add the diced potatoes and the water","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Base"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"While the potatoes cook, pan-fry the sliced chouriço in a small skillet until slightly browned and the fat has rendered. Set aside.","group":"Topping","title":"While the potatoes cook, pan-fry the sliced chouriço","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Topping"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Once the potatoes are soft, use an immersion blender to puree the soup directly in the pot until completely smooth and creamy. If the soup is too thick, add a little more water.","group":"Base","title":"Once the potatoes are soft, use an immersion blender","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Base"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Return the soup to a low simmer. Add the finely shredded kale and the cooked chouriço slices. Cook for another 5 minutes until the kale is tender but still bright green.","group":"Finalize","title":"Return the soup to a low simmer","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Finalize"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Stir in the remaining olive oil and season with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, traditionally accompanied by Broa (Portuguese cornbread).","group":"Serve","title":"Stir in the remaining olive oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serve"}],"notes":"The key to an authentic Caldo Verde is cutting the kale into very thin, hair-like ribbons (couve cortada galega). Use a good quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Portuguese"]},"course":["soup","appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer","saute"],"equipment":["large pot","immersion blender","skillet","knife","cutting board"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Approximately 1.5 liters total"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The potato base can be made a day in advance. Add the kale and sausage just before serving to keep the greens vibrant."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. The kale will darken over time.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop. Add a splash of water if the potato base has thickened too much."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fcaldo_verde_2be6ee91bf%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e21e7aed-4772-4916-91a3-15abce6ceaed","imageAlt":"Caldo Verde — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["soup","portuguese","kale","chorizo","comfort food","traditional"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Caldo Verde","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T04:31:46.675Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T04:31:46.675Z","related":[{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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