Portuguese-Inspired Chorizo Caldo Verde Soup
with Kale, Potatoes & Cheesy Ciabattas
Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Milk
Total: 25 min • Prep: 10 min

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
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Cooking Oil
2 teaspoon (tsp)
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Black Pepper
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Olive Oil
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking steps
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Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450 degrees.
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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.
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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.)
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Meanwhile, wash and dry produce.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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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.