Portuguese-Inspired Chorizo Caldo Verde Soup

with Kale, Potatoes & Cheesy Ciabattas


Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Milk

Total: 25 min • Prep: 10 min

Servings:
Ingredients
  • Potatoes

    12 ounce

  • Ciabatta

    2 units

  • Onion

    1 unit

  • Savory Paprika Blend

    1 tablespoon

  • Kale

    4 ounce

  • Chicken Stock Concentrate

    3 units

  • Mexican Chorizo

    9 ounce

  • Lemon

    1 unit

  • Garlic

    3 clove

  • Italian Cheese Blend

    ½ cup

  • Cooking Oil

    2 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Black Pepper

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

  • Olive Oil

    1 teaspoon (tsp)

Cooking steps
1
  • Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees.

  • Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add chorizo* and half the savory paprika blend; cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to crisp and cooked through, 5-7 minutes.

  • Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate and set aside until ready to serve. Wipe out any burnt bits from pot. (You’ll use the chorizo drippings in the pot in Step 3.)

2
  • Meanwhile, wash and dry produce.

  • Mince or grate garlic. Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion. Dice potatoes into ½-inch pieces. Remove and discard any large stems from kale; chop into bite-size pieces. Quarter lemon.

3
  • In the same pot used for chorizo and using the chorizo drippings, add a drizzle of oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3-5 minutes.

  • Add potatoes, kale, stock concentrates, remaining savory paprika blend, and 3 cups water (6 cups for 4 servings). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low. Simmer soup, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary.

4
  • While soup cooks, split ciabatta horizontally. Place, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Spread all over with a drizzle of olive oil and evenly sprinkle with cheese.

  • Toast on top rack until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, 5-6 minutes. (TIP: Watch carefully to keep from burning.) Cut into triangles diagonally.

5
  • Divide soup between bowls and top with chorizo. Squeeze one lemon wedge over each bowl and serve with toasted ciabatta and remaining lemon wedges on the side.