Green Cabbage Caldo Verde

Green Cabbage Caldo Verde

This is the cabbage version of the classic Portuguese sausage and potato soup. Slices of Portuguese chourico sausage are simmered together with garlic, onions, cabbage, and smoked paprika in a thick and creamy soup.

Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Calories
456 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4
To serve, ladle into large flat soup plates and drizzle with generous amount of olive oil.
Green Cabbage Caldo Verde
Green Cabbage Caldo Verde
Green Cabbage Caldo Verde
Green Cabbage Caldo Verde

Ingredients

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

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