Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Portuguese Potato, Cabbage Soup with Port and Wine Sausage

Login to Save
The Culinary Institute of America
The Culinary Institute of America
91 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow The Culinary Institute of America to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Portuguese Potato, Cabbage Soup with Port and Wine Sausage

Cultural Context

Originating from Portugal, Caldo Verde is a traditional soup that embodies the heartiness of Portuguese cuisine. This dish is often served at gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing warmth and community. The combination of potatoes, cabbage, and sausage reflects the rustic nature of the region, while the addition of port wine adds depth and richness. Today, variations of this soup can be found in many homes, both in Portugal and among those who cherish Portuguese culinary traditions.

PortuguesePTmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups sliced potatoes
1 cup diced onions
3 cloves garlic
4 cups chicken broth
1 lb pork and wine sausage
4 cups blanched cabbage
1/2 cup cream
2 tablespoons olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

port wine

🥗Healthier: white wine

💰Cheaper: grape juice

White wine adds acidity without alcohol, grape juice provides sweetness.

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage is lower in fat, while pork sausage is often more affordable.

1

Fill a pot with water.

2

Add sliced potatoes, onions, and garlic to the pot.

3

Let it boil to reduce the liquid.

4

Add a previously smoked pork and wine sausage to the pot to create a broth.

5

Once cooked, remove the sausage from the pot and shred everything to create a sort of cream.

6

Use previously blanched cabbage that has been made.

7

Slice the sausage and add it to the previously sliced cabbage, ensuring the cabbage is really thin for proper cooking.

8

Add the hot cream to the mixture, which should be boiling hot to cook the cabbage fully.

9

Drizzle a little olive oil and stir everything around to fill the plate.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifeladle

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

sulfites

Also Known As

Caldo Verde

Other Takes on Chicken

(24 videos)

Similar Portuguese Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(19 videos)