Hearty Portuguese Kale Soup

Warm, comforting, and packed with bold flavors, this Hearty Portuguese Kale Soup is a must-try for soup lovers. This traditional dish, known as "Caldo Verde," combines tender kale, smoky sausage (linguiça or chorizo), and creamy russet potatoes in a savory chicken broth infused with paprika and thyme. The robust flavor of browned sausage and aromatic garlic takes this soup to the next level, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite for any season. Ready in just under an hour, this one-pot meal is as easy as it is satisfying. Serve it piping hot with crusty bread for a wholesome, rustic dinner that will transport your taste buds straight to Portugal. Perfect for cozy nights or hearty family meals, this kale soup recipe is nutritious, delicious, and brimming with authentic flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 12 ounces, sliced into rounds smoked sausage (linguiça or chorizo)
• 3 medium, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes russet potatoes
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 6 cups, chopped and stems removed kale
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• None None crusty bread (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sliced smoked sausage to the pot and cook until lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the diced potatoes, chicken broth, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.

Step 7

Add the chopped kale to the pot and stir well. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, until the kale is wilted and tender.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot with crusty bread on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3129.3 grams (3129.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2045

Total Fat 114.80g	147%
Saturated Fat 36.70g	184%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.70g
Cholesterol 200mg	67%
Sodium 10159mg	442%
Total Carbohydrate 156.80g	57%
Dietary Fiber 19.60g	70%
Total Sugars 22.10g
Protein 96.50g	193%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 762mg	59%
Iron 19mg	107%
Potassium 6205mg	132%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 18.9%

Carbs: 30.6%