Caldo de Verde (Portuguese Kale soup)

June 3, 2012 by dandelion_blower 2 Comments

This soup is a vegan version of Caldo de Verde, a traditional Portuguese soup. I swapped out smoked sausage for smoked paprika and cauliflower for the potatoes. The bright green color illustrates just how nutritious and satisfying this soulful soup is.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch Kale, stalks removed and diced
• 1 head Cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 stalk celery, sliced
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Marmite
• 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp dried Thyme
• Salt & Pepper

In large dutch oven, saute onion, carrot, celery and garlic for about 5 minutes or until onions become translucent. Add cauliflower and saute until lighted golden, or about 5 minutes more. Add smoked paprika and toast lightly, then add thyme. Add enough water to just cover the cauliflower, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add Kale, Salt, Pepper & Marmite, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Puree with a submersion blender until completely smooth. Finish with fresh lemon juice, if desired.