Caldo Verde Recipe - OrsaraRecipes

kale

🥗Healthier: collard greens

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Cabbage is often more affordable and still provides a similar texture.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseed

💰Cheaper: nooch substitute

Ground flaxseed can add a nutty flavor and is often cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Using water with seasonings can reduce costs while still adding flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Chop the potatoes and place them in a pot.

Cover the potatoes with cold water.

Add 1/2 cup of oil to the pot.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot.

Put the pot on the stove and bring to a boil.

Boil the potatoes for 225 minutes until ready.

Turn off the heat and mash the potatoes with garlic.

Chop the kale into small pieces and add it to the pot.

Add the chorizo to the pot.

Cook the mixture for 15-20 minutes.

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

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