Caldo verde (potato and kale soup)
Caldo verde (potato and kale soup) is ready in 40 minutes (20 hands-on) and has 460 kcal and 14 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $1.43. Prices from Walmart, 2026.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Hands-on
- 20 min
- Calories
- 460 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $1.43
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Potatoes400 g
- Kale160 g
- Onion80 g
- Garlic6 g
- Olive oil30 g
- Cured chorizo50 g
- Bread (optional)120 g
Method
Peel and slice the potatoes. Chop the onion and garlic.
Put them in a pot with 400 ml of water, half the oil and salt and simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are soft.
Blend until smooth. Slice the kale into very thin strips and add it to the soup.
Simmer for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, fry the sliced chorizo in a dry pan for 3 minutes.
Serve the soup with the chorizo, a drizzle of the remaining oil and slices of bread, if you like.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 460 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46 g |
| Sugars | 5 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
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