Caldo Verde (Portuguese)

Caldo Verde is Portugal’s beloved green soup — a silky purée of potatoes and onions turned emerald with ribbons of collard greens, finished with a drift of chouriço slices and a drizzle of olive oil. It is the country’s most comforting bowl, served everywhere from taverns to weddings.

Simple ingredients hide real depth: the potato gives body, the greens give life, the sausage gives soul. Traditionally eaten with a slice of cornbread and a glass of red wine, it tastes of home in every spoonful.

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