Spiced Portuguese-Style Caldo Verde Soup with Kale and Chorizo

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

A hearty Portuguese soup featuring tender kale and smoky chorizo sausage simmered in a flavorful potato broth. This Portuguese-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs olive oil, smoked chorizo, sliced thin, onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 6 oz smoked chorizo, sliced thin
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups kale leaves, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 6 oz thinly sliced smoked chorizo and cook for 5 minutes until it releases its oil and becomes slightly crisp.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium diced onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot, sauté for 4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 medium peeled and diced russet potatoes, 6 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4. Step 4: Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup, leaving some potato chunks for texture.
5. Step 5: Add 4 cups thinly sliced kale leaves and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until kale is tender but bright green. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve warm with crusty bread.