Smoky Chouriço Potato Kale Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

A comforting Portuguese-inspired soup with tender potatoes, smoky sausage, and fresh kale simmered in a fragrant broth. This Portuguese-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs potatoes, onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, peeled and diced potatoes
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 1 medium, white parts only, sliced leek
• 200g, thinly sliced chouriço sausage
• 240ml vegetable broth
• 240ml water
• 2 cups, stems removed, chopped kale
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 100g finely chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 50g diced carrot to the pot, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 200g thinly sliced chouriço and cook for 2 minutes to release oils, then add 200g diced potatoes, 240ml vegetable broth, 240ml water, and 1 tsp smoked paprika.
4. Step 4: Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
5. Step 5: Add 2 cups chopped kale and cook for 5 minutes until wilted and tender.
6. Step 6: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.