Portuguese Linguica Kale Soup is, nevertheless, the most requested soup in my household and among my friends. Full of flavorful linguica made with Calabrian chili, garlic, and paprika. My friends and their children request this recipe the most. Not only is it super tasty but it is also healthy. Indeed, it is a Portuguese quintessential comfort food. While it is a quick and easy recipe it is also hearty and full of flavor. For instance, it is called Caldo Verde in Portugal. It is a quick and easy recipe. Cooks in thirty minutes or less. The kale will wilt in record time. If you have never had Portuguese Kale soup you are in for a huge treat.
Portuguese Linguica Kale Soup
Portuguese Linguica Kale Soup just might be the national dish of Portugal. Linguica is a Calabrian chili with lots of garlic and paprika. In fact, when you cook it the juices are pinkish from the paprika. Not to mention, we all are in need of quick, easy, and tasty recipes that we can make at a moment’s notice. On those busy winter nights when all you are looking for is a hearty robust meal to warm you from the inside out. Nevertheless, this is that dish. Consequently, the soup is beyond flavorful.
Last but not least, there are several varieties of kale. For instance, there is Curly Leaf Kale, Red Kale, Purple Kale, and others. Use any variety.
What is Linguica:
Linguica is a pork smoked sausage. Often filled with Calabrian Chilies, garlic, and paprika. Alternatively, some linguica has wild boar which gives it a slightly different flavor. In any event, many dishes in Portugal have linguica in them. Of course, it can be purchased in a variety of heat levels such as mild to hot.
I highly suggest purchasing Linguica as it is a tasty sausage. However, if it cannot be found Kielbasa, Mexican Chorizo or Spanish Chorizo may be substituted. Linguica can be found at most grocery stores. Amazon carries Portuguese Linguica as well.
Ingredients:
Furthermore, garbanzo beans can also be soaked overnight tossing out any discolored or wrinkled beans. In the morning drain the water. Bring three cups to a boil in a pot over medium heat. Boil the beans for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat. Cover the beans and allow them to soak for two hours before using the soup recipe below.
Incidentally, one cup of chopped tomatoes can also be substituted.
Portuguese Linguica Kale Soup
Ingredients:
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
- 1/2 cup of chopped onions
- 4 Cloves of garlic
- 1 lb Linguica(hickory-smoked Portuguese sausage or Chourico)
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1/2 cup diced parsnips
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 bay fresh or dried leaves
- 1 14.5 oz can of diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans
- 2 cups of chicken broth or homemade chicken broth
- 4 cups of water
- 1 bunch of chopped kale
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
First and foremost, heat up the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Second, add the onions, garlic, potatoes, parsnips, and chopped sausage to the pan and cook until the onion is translucent. 
Third, open the garbanzo beans and fire-roasted tomatoes. Next, drain the garbanzo beans. Finally, add in the smoked paprika, bay leaves, fire-roasted tomatoes, and garbanzo beans.
Additionally, stir in chicken broth, water, and lastly the kale. Add salt and pepper to taste at the end. Cook over medium heat. Allow it to cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat scoop into bowls and serve.
Portuguese Linguica Kale Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup of chopped onions
- 4 whole minced cloves
- 1 lb. Linguicia
- 2 cups of diced potatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped parsnip
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 whole fresh or dried bay leaves
- 1 14.5 oz. can of fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 15 oz. can of garbanzo beans also known as chickpeas
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 4 cups of water
- 1 bunch of kale chopped finely
- 1 tsp salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- First and foremost, heat up the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot.2 tbsp olive oil
- Second, add the onions, garlic, potatoes, parsnips, and chopped linguica to the pan and cook until the onion is translucent.1/2 cup of chopped onions, 4 whole minced cloves, 1 lb. Linguicia, 2 cups of diced potatoes, 1/2 cup chopped parsnip
- Third, open the garbanzo beans and fire-roasted tomatoes.
- Next, drain the garbanzo beans.
- Finally, add in the smoked paprika, bay leaves, fire-roasted tomatoes, and garbanzo beans.1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 2 whole fresh or dried bay leaves, 1 14.5 oz. can of fire-roasted tomatoes, 1 15 oz. can of garbanzo beans
- Additionally, stir in chicken broth, water, and lastly the kale.2 cups of chicken broth, 4 cups of water, 1 bunch of kale chopped finely
- Add salt and pepper to taste at the end.1 tsp salt and pepper to taste
- Cook over medium heat.
- Allow it to cook for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat scoop into bowls and serve.
Notes
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings 6.0 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| calories 279 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11 g | 17 % |
| Saturated Fat 3 g | 13 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 3 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 4 mg | 1 % |
| Sodium 334 mg | 14 % |
| Potassium 306 mg | 9 % |
| Total Carbohydrate 21 g | 7 % |
| Dietary Fiber 5 g | 19 % |
| Sugars 3 g | |
| Protein 22 g | 44 % |
| Vitamin A | 6 % |
| Vitamin C | 18 % |
| Calcium | 6 % |
| Iron | 8 % |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
Nutrition
Wow, this is my kind of soup! I love trying soups from different countries. Thank you for introducing me to this Portuguese kale soup with smoked paprika. ??
It is quick, easy, and healthy. May your week be blessed!