Green Cabbage Caldo Verde Recipe
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Green Cabbage Caldo Verde

By: James 
"The national soup of Portugal. Classic peasant food that is very quick and easy to make with strong simple flavors. A fast winter warmer."

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 6 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 pound cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 quarts water
  • 8 ounces Portuguese chourico sausage, casing removed, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • pepper to taste
  • olive oil

Directions

  1. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 3 minutes. Add sliced potatoes and half of the cabbage, cook until the cabbage wilts, about 3 minutes.
  2. Pour in water, then bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, then cover, and simmer until the potatoes have softened, about 15 minutes.
  3. Carefully puree the soup in batches until smooth, then return to the stove over medium heat. Add sausage and remaining cabbage; season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then cover, and cook for 5 minutes until the cabbage has softened.
  4. To serve, ladle into large flat soup plates and drizzle with generous amount of olive oil.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 456 | Total Fat: 27g | Cholesterol: 26mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2008 by SQUEAKYCHU   view full review
This is an excellent soup for the chilly days of autumn! Here's what I did a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2010 by Maria   view full review
Hello from Portugal, the traditional caldo Verde, is usually made with Kale leaf, very very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by witchywoman Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This soup is absolutely fantastic! It is hearty and filling and super good!! I had to use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by Angeline   view full review
Very easy to make. I stuck to the recipe. Next time I plan to incorporate chicken broth into...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2010 by glaychia   view full review
Cabbage is not the standard for this soup at all. It seems a good recipe, but the best...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2009 by 52GLASSACT   view full review
Will make again. Added carrots, didn't have chourico, so used ham and smoked saugage.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2009 by RTB Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
What a nice surprise this soup was! I only used half the amount of sausage the recipe calls...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2010 by misshellis   view full review
I wasn't sure this was a keeper until I tried it the next day. Wow, so much richer. I did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2010 by fool4food   view full review
Great soup! My family loved it, thank you!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2010 by LODERA   view full review
I love cabbage soup. I was looking for a different recipe and tried this one. This is...

 

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