Vegan Caldo Verde

Total time55 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time40 min

This Portuguese-style soup builds its silky, comforting base from tender Yukon Gold potatoes simmered with sweet onion and garlic until they break down into a thick, velvety purée. Curly kale is sliced into delicate ribbons and stirred in at the very end, just long enough to soften while holding onto its color and a little bite. A finishing drizzle of good olive oil adds richness and a glossy sheen right before serving, and a side of crusty bread makes it feel like a full meal. The whole pot comes together in one vessel with minimal fuss, which makes it an easy weeknight staple as much as a cozy weekend lunch. It's a genuinely satisfying, vegetable-forward soup that fits neatly into a plant-based kitchen. Serve it hot, with extra oil on the table for anyone who wants a little more.

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Ingredients

6 servings

3 tbsp olive oil, divided
Filippo Berio Olive Oil 25.3 fl oz Filippo Berio Olive Oil 50.7 fl oz Bertolli Cooking Olive Oil 50.72 oz Pompeian Olive Oil Classic Mediterranean - 16 Fl. Oz.Vigo® 100% Pure Olive Oil
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1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ lb yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Chef's tip
Use the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. The dish will be a little lighter in flavor than with chicken broth.
1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
½ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
8 oz chouriço or linguiça, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
8 oz curly kale or collard greens, stems removed, leaves stacked and sliced into very thin ribbons (chiffonade)

For serving

1 tbsp olive oil, for finishing
crusty bread or cornbread, for serving (optional)
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Instructions

1
Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 6–7 minutes.
2
Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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