Portuguese Caldo Verde Light
Estimated time: 35 min · Yield: 3 servings

Make Portuguese Caldo Verde Light at home with measured ingredients, step-by-step directions and a practical Thedietco tip. Makes 3 servings; estimated time 35 min.
This is a modern adaptation inspired by Portugal-inspired. Ingredient quantities are for the full recipe; divide by the stated yield.
Ingredients
- 300 g potatoes
- 160 g kale thinly sliced
- 1 onion (100 g)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 750 ml low-sodium vegetable broth
- 150 g cooked white beans
How to make it
- Saute onion and garlic in oil.
- Add cubed potatoes and broth and simmer 18 minutes.
- Blend part of the soup for creaminess.
- Add kale and beans and cook 5 minutes more.
Serving inspiration; ingredients and presentation may differ. Photo: File:Caldo verde.jpg by Mateus Hidalgo · CC BY-SA 2.5 br. Resized and converted to WebP.