Portuguese Caldo Verde with Chorizo – A Cozy, Classic Green Soup
Portuguese Caldo Verde (with Chorizo) – Portugal’s beloved green soup featuring creamy potato base, finely chopped collard greens, and crispy chorizo slices. This comforting, rustic soup is perfect for cold days and famously served at celebrations throughout Portugal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Soup, Appetizer
- Method: Boil, Blend, Sauté
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups thinly chopped collard greens
- 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into medium cubes
- 1 big onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 chorizo, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, add potatoes and enough water to cover them.
- Add the bouillon cube, onion halves, and minced garlic.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 10–15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Blend the soup until thick and creamy, then return to the pot over low heat.
- Add the collard greens and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a small pan, cook chorizo slices until crispy.
- Add crispy chorizo to the soup and serve immediately.
Notes
- Traditional Caldo Verde uses kale or collard greens sliced paper-thin (julienned).
- For authentic Portuguese flavor, use Linguica or Chourico sausage.
- Add a drizzle of good olive oil just before serving.
- Serve with crusty Portuguese bread (Pao) on the side.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days – flavors actually improve overnight!