Caldo Verde

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chorizo
  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 12 scrubbed small red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 8 c. chicken broth
  • 6 to 8 c. mustard greens, chopped
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Fry chorizo in a skillet until cooked through.
  2. Drain off excess oil.
  3. Heat chicken broth in a large capacity pot and add cooked chorizo.
  4. Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent, then add chicken broth.
  5. Add potato dices to the soup. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
  6. Add greens and simmer 5 minutes more.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

481 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.9g 16% DV
Total Fat 39.2g 50% DV
Carbs 26g 9% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 3g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10274.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 317mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 16.3mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 135.3mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 9.9mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 58.3mg 4% DV
Iron 2.1mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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