Green soup

For the chill, this Caldo Verde is delicious!

Green soup

Recipe by caion
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

Learn how to make your own Caldo Verde following the instructions on how to prepare it.

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes

  • 1 medium onion

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 4 tablespoons of olive oil

  • 1 smoked pepperoni sausage (about 200g)

  • 4 cups vegetable broth (or water)

  • 1 bunch of butternut squash

  • Salt to taste

  • Black pepper to taste

Directions

  • Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. 
    Chop the onion and garlic.
  • In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until golden.
  • Add the potatoes to the pan and quickly saute them together with the onion and garlic.
  • Add the vegetable broth (or water) to the pan, enough to cover the potatoes. 
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Let it cook over medium heat until the potatoes are soft and cooked through.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, wash the cabbage leaves well, remove the thickest stalks and cut them into thin strips (in the shape of a chiffonade).
  • In a skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and fry the pepperoni sausage cut into thin slices until golden and crispy. 
    Reserve.
  • When the potatoes are cooked, use a hand mixer or a blender to mash the potatoes and obtain a creamy broth. 
    If necessary, add more vegetable broth or water to adjust the consistency.
  • Return the potato broth to the pan over low heat. 
    Add the kale strips and cook for a few more minutes, just so the kale softens a little.
  • Serve the green broth hot, decorating with the fried pepperoni sausage slices on top. 
    If you prefer, accompany with fresh bread.


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