Posted on Thursday, November 26, 2015 in Soup Recipes

Portuguese Kale Soup

Learn how to make this delicious Portuguese kale soup recipe with chouriço.
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Portuguese Kale Soup

Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 20 min
Ready In 30 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced2 medium onions, chopped4 to 6 cloves of garlic, chopped2 bay leaves, fresh or dried1 lb of kale, coarsely choppedCoarse salt and pepper (to taste)1 (15-ounce) can of red beans, drained and rinsed1 can of diced tomatoes1 lb of diced chouriço, casing removed2 carrots, chopped4 cups of chicken broth
2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced2 medium onions, chopped4 to 6 cloves of garlic, chopped2 bay leaves, fresh or dried1 lb of kale, coarsely choppedCoarse salt and pepper (to taste)1 (15-ounce) can of red beans, drained and rinsed1 can of diced tomatoes1 lb of diced chouriço, casing removed2 carrots, chopped4 cups of chicken broth
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Preparation

  1. Heat the oil in a deep pot over medium high heat and saute the onions and garlic.
  2. Add potatoes, add enough water to cover the potatoes, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the bay leaves and kale to the pot, cover the pot and cook for about 2 minutes.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add the beans, carrots, tomatoes, chouriço, and broth to the pot and bring the soup to a full boil.
  6. Reduce the heat back to medium and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and carrots are cooked.
  7. Serve this soup with crusty bread.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Rachael Ray
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Donna
Donna
I grew up eating this except with linguisa. What is the difference between chouriço? I have never had chouriço before.
2 Months ago, Sunday, October 27, 2024
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Chouriço is hotter and uses a bigger casing (beef).
2 Months ago, Sunday, October 27, 2024
Lisa
Lisa
This soup was amazing!!
2 Years ago, Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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John meneses
John meneses
Excellent, I also add a half a cup of elbow macaroni, a very small cabbage and boneless spare rib , all cut up in small pieces, it’s delicious
2 Years ago, Sunday, August 21, 2022
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John meneses
John meneses
Exceptional, excellent and tasty, i I been doing it for years
2 Years ago, Sunday, August 21, 2022
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Great to hear John, thank you.
2 Years ago, Sunday, August 21, 2022
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