Portuguese green soup

Do you like creamy soups? Make this tasty and traditional Portuguese green soup recipe. It's a simple and comforting recipe!

Portuguese green soup on a soup bowl

If you like traditional Portuguese recipes, you must try this delicious and creamy Portuguese green soup recipe. It’s one of the most popular recipes in our country!
It's a very tasty and comforting recipe, it's perfect for those cold, rainy winter days. Try it, you’ll love this traditional soup!

Portuguese green soup on a soup bowl

INGREDIENTS FOR PORTUGUESE GREEN SOUP

Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:

  • Water - To cook all ingredients.
  • Onion - Onion cut into pieces. It's an essential ingredient to add extra flavor to the soup.
  • Potatoes - Adds creaminess to the recipe.
  • Collard greens - Adds flavor and color to the recipe.
  • Olive oil - Adds some creaminess and flavor.
  • Salt - For seasoning.
  • Portuguese chouriço - Portuguese chouriço cut into slices. Adds flavor and color.

Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.

HOW TO MAKE PORTUGUESE GREEN SOUP

Step 1: Peel and wash the potatoes. In a pot with water, add the onions cut into pieces and the potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 2: When starts boiling, reduce to medium-low heat and cook for 25 minutes.

Step 3: Remove briefly the pot from heat and use a hand blender to blend the soup until creamy. Season with olive oil and a little salt. Stir and place the pot back on the stove over medium-high heat.

Step 4: When starts boiling, reduce to low heat and add the collard greens and the sliced chouriço. Stir with a wooden spoon and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5: Turn off the heat and serve immediately.

Portuguese green soup on a soup bowl

Portuguese green soup

Portuguese green soup on a soup bowl

Do you like creamy soups? Make this tasty and traditional Portuguese green soup recipe. It's a simple and comforting recipe!

4.25 from 4 reviews


    Servings: 5
    Prep Time:15 m
    Cook Time:45 m
    Total Time:60 m

    Ingredients

    • 2 liters (about 8 cups) water
    • 4 medium onions
    • 4 medium potatoes
    • 250 grams (8 3/4 ounces) shredded collard greens
    • 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
    • Salt (to taste)
    • 50 grams (1 3/4 ounces) Portuguese chouriço

    Directions

    1. Peel and wash the potatoes. In a pot with water, add the onions cut into pieces and the potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat.
    2. When starts boiling, reduce to medium-low heat and cook for 25 minutes.
    3. Remove briefly the pot from heat and use a hand blender to blend the soup until creamy. Season with olive oil and a little salt. Stir and place the pot back on the stove over medium-high heat.
    4. When starts boiling, reduce to low heat and add the collard greens and the sliced chouriço. Stir with a wooden spoon and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    5. Turn off the heat and serve immediately.
    Portuguese green soup
    Nutrition facts
    Serves 5
    Per Serving:
    % DAILY VALUE
    Calories 293
    Total Fat 14 g(21%)
    Saturated Fat 3 g(14%)
    Cholesterol 9 mg(3%)
    Sodium 189 mg(8%)
    Total Carbohydrate 38 g(13%)
    Protein 7.5 g
     

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