CALDO VERDE (PORTUGUESE GREEN SOUP)

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This is quick and easy to make from ingredients found in most grocery stores. Updated to taste better by adding chicken broth. If you use chicken bouillon cubes, omit salt.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
4 cups water
4 cups chicken broth
6 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
1 1/2 cups pepperoni, sliced (6oz)
1 (1/2 ounce) packet Sazon Goya seasoning (or use 1 tablespoon seasoned salt)
2 cups cabbage, shredded
2 cups spinach, chopped
salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium low heat; add onions and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add water, chicken broth, potatoes and pepperoni.
  • Simmer about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  • Remove pepperoni and set aside.
  • Puree soup with an immersion blender or in a blender by batches.
  • Add Sazon packet, cabbage and spinach, return pepperoni; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Taste and add salt, if needed.
  • Serve hot.

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