Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup)

September 26, 2025 by Camila

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
2. Cook potatoes: Add sliced potatoes and broth. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
3. Blend base: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. (Or blend in batches.)
4. Add sausage & greens: Stir in sausage and shredded greens. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until greens are tender.
5. Season & serve: Adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread or broa (Portuguese cornbread).

🍽️ Tips & Variations:

• For a vegetarian version, skip the sausage and add smoked paprika or a splash of olive oil for depth.
• A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on top adds richness.
• Caldo Verde is often served at midnight during Portuguese celebrations like New Year’s Eve or weddings.