Caldo Verde (Chorizo, Cabbage & Potato Soup)

Gluten & Dairy free

Serves :

4

This is a hearty and wholesome Portuguese recipe which never fails to disappoint. I make a big pot and eat it over several days. I know the chorizo sausage is not the healthiest but there is not much per serving and it does make it taste fantastic.

RECIPES TITLE :

Caldo Verde (Chorizo, Cabbage & Potato Soup)

Prep time :

10 mins

Cook time :

20 mins

Total time :

30 mins

Author :

Your Healthy Self

Recipe type :

Vegetarian Mains

Ingredients :

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 3 tbsps olive oil
  • 110g chorizo sausage, cubed (I usually buy slices and rip into bits)
  • 1.5 litres vegetable stock
  • 1 medium savoy cabbage, finely shredded (or you can use kale)
  • 4 large potatoes. diced
  • 2 tsps paprika
  • Extra virgin olive oil to serve

Instructions :

  1. Cook the onion and garlic gently in the oil in a large saucepan.
  2. Add the chorizo and 1 tsp paprika, cook for 5 mins.
  3. Pour in the stock, add the cabbage and potatoes and simmer until potatoes are soft.
  4. Serve sprinkled with paprika and a drizzle of olive oil.