Portuguese Caldo Verde

Method

1. 1
   • olive oil3 tbsp
   • onion1
   • garlic3

   Soften the onion and garlic — Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a pot and soften the onion and garlic for 6 minutes.

   ⏱6 min
2. 2
   • potato700 g
   • vegetable stock1¼ l

   Simmer the potatoes — Add the potatoes and stock, season, and simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are very soft.

   ⏱20 min
3. 3
   • chorizo150 g

   Crisp the chorizo — Meanwhile, fry the chorizo in a small pan for 5 minutes until crisp; set aside.

   ⏱5 min
4. 4

   Blend the soup — Blend the soup until smooth, return it to the pot, and bring back to a simmer.

5. 5
   • olive oil3 tbsp
   • chorizo150 g
   • kale250 g

   Add the kale and serve — Stir in the shredded kale and cook for 5 minutes until just tender. Serve topped with the crisp chorizo and a drizzle of the remaining olive oil.

   ⏱5 min