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Vegetarian Caldo Verde

A meat-free version of the traditional Portuguese soup, using only vegetables and olive oil.

30 minutes4 servings
Vegetarian Caldo Verde
Photo: Photo by M. Rehemtulla. Soup by Marlene. · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Wash and chop the kale, and peel and dice the potatoes.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the chopped kale and cook for another 5 minutes.
  6. Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients by 2 inches.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  8. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

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