MIXED LEAFY GREEN SOUP "CALDO VERDE" WITH CHICKPEAS
Caldo verde means "green broth" in Portuguese, and it is Portugal's unofficial national dish. This beautiful green soup is technically a hot smoothie, since its many nutritious greens are pureed together in a blender. Chickpeas are an important ingredient here, too. Fiber- and protein-rich, they've been shown in studies to help people lose weight. For added protein, top with 4 ounces of shredded chicken or add 2 dozen clams to the broth.
Provided by Rocco DiSpirito
Categories HarperCollins Soup/Stew Leafy Green Kid-Friendly Healthy Low Cal Low Cholesterol Low Fat Small Plates
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour the olive oil into a large pot, and place over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add the onions and paprika; lower the heat to medium; and cook, covered, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Put the greens into a blender and blend until pureed (you may use a little water to help, or use the wand tool that comes with some blenders to force the greens to blend without water). Pour this mixture into the pot, increase the heat to high, and cook until the water has evaporated from the greens.
- Pour two-thirds of the chickpeas into the blender with 1 cup of the stock and blend until smooth. Add the pureed chickpeas to the pot with the remaining chicken stock and chickpeas and bring to a simmer. Cook covered until the greens are tender and the soup has thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle the soup into four bowls and serve.
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Migadde Elijah
[email protected]This soup is a great addition to any weeknight meal. It's easy to make, and it's a healthy and affordable way to feed your family.
Abdulrehman Ijaz
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this soup. It's a great way to get a healthy dose of vegetables.
Branella Cornelius
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!
Andrea Hernandez
[email protected]I made this soup for a party, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!
Shumila Munir
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.
santerio Carter
[email protected]I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add any type of greens you like, and you can also add other vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.
Beyen Muluneh Gonfa
[email protected]This soup is very easy to make, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.
Lisa Doms
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of kale, but this soup was surprisingly good. The kale was very mild in flavor, and the other ingredients really complemented it.
Hugh Ng
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover greens. I had some kale and spinach that was about to go bad, and this soup was the perfect way to use them up.
Marwan Rifi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the soup turned out perfectly. It was creamy and flavorful, and the chickpeas were a great addition.
rose grech
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to make it more flavorful.
Paul Johnston
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's a healthy and affordable way to get my daily dose of vegetables.
Zakirbrohi Official
[email protected]This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, and the chickpeas added a nice touch of heartiness. I will definitely be making this again.