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Caldo verde

Santy Coy
Santy Coy @chefsantycoy
Gold Coast, Australia

The name of this Portuguese classic means “green soup”. Caldo Verde is a classic Portuguese soup made with potatoes, kale, garlic and olive oil, traditionally finished with thinly sliced chouriço. Simple, rustic and comforting, this hearty soup is full of flavour and perfect for a cosy meal. 🇵🇹🥣

#CookpadApron2026 #september2027 #cardoverde #potuguesesoup #soup #kale #potato #chorizo #extravirginoliveoil #celery #onions #garlic #baconbone #dinner

The name of this Portuguese classic means “green soup”. Caldo Verde is a classic Portuguese soup made with potatoes, kale, garlic and olive oil, traditionally finished with thinly sliced chouriço. Simple, rustic and comforting, this hearty soup is full of flavour and perfect for a cosy meal. 🇵🇹🥣

#CookpadApron2026 #september2027 #cardoverde #potuguesesoup #soup #kale #potato #chorizo #extravirginoliveoil #celery #onions #garlic #baconbone #dinner

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Caldo verde

Santy Coy
Santy Coy @chefsantycoy
Gold Coast, Australia

The name of this Portuguese classic means “green soup”. Caldo Verde is a classic Portuguese soup made with potatoes, kale, garlic and olive oil, traditionally finished with thinly sliced chouriço. Simple, rustic and comforting, this hearty soup is full of flavour and perfect for a cosy meal. 🇵🇹🥣

#CookpadApron2026 #september2027 #cardoverde #potuguesesoup #soup #kale #potato #chorizo #extravirginoliveoil #celery #onions #garlic #baconbone #dinner

The name of this Portuguese classic means “green soup”. Caldo Verde is a classic Portuguese soup made with potatoes, kale, garlic and olive oil, traditionally finished with thinly sliced chouriço. Simple, rustic and comforting, this hearty soup is full of flavour and perfect for a cosy meal. 🇵🇹🥣

#CookpadApron2026 #september2027 #cardoverde #potuguesesoup #soup #kale #potato #chorizo #extravirginoliveoil #celery #onions #garlic #baconbone #dinner

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Ingredients

1 hour
4 - 6 people
  • 750 gyellow fleshed wax potato (desiree or nicola), cut into 2 cm dice
  • 2 tbspolive oil
  • 1onion, diced
  • 4 clovesgarlic, chopped
  • 1 stickcelery, diced
  • 500 gbacon bones
  • 2 litreswater
  • 1bay leaf
  • 500 gyoung curly kale
  • 1 tspsalt
  • 1/2 tspground black pepper
  • 200 gdried spicy chorizo sausage, diced
  • 2 tbspvirgin olive oil
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1 hour
  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a deep saucepan or casserole and sauté chorizo in a frying pan until fat start to run.

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    A picture of step 1 of Caldo verde.
  2. 2

    Leave the chorizo’s oil and sauté onion, garlic and celery for about 5 minutes. Stir in potato, then add bacon bones, water and bay leaf. Simmer until potato is very tender, about 25 minutes.

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    A picture of step 2 of Caldo verde.
  3. 3

    Separate kale leaves from stems, then roll up leaves and cut into fine shreds. Discard stems.

  4. 4

    Remove bacon bones and bay leaves from the broth. With the back of a spoon or a potato masher, roughly break up potato if it has not collapsed already.

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    A picture of step 4 of Caldo verde.
  5. 5

    Add kale, adjust seasoning and simmer for 15 minutes or until greens are tender enough for your liking. Check for seasoning.

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  6. 6

    Ladle into bowls and top with spicy chorizo and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

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  7. 7

    Enjoy

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Santy Coy
Santy Coy @chefsantycoy
on September 10, 2026 07:39
Gold Coast, Australia
I’m a retired chef living in the beautiful Gold Coast, Australia, with a lifelong passion for cooking and baking. Even after hanging up my professional apron, I continue to find joy in my kitchen — creating pastries, Asian-inspired dishes, and fine dining plates right at home. For me, food isn’t just about eating; it’s about creativity, comfort, and sharing love through every bite.🇬🇧 Cookpad UK Ambassador!
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