Authentic & Hearty Portuguese Kale Soup with Chouriço Recipe
This Portuguese kale soup is the ultimate comfort in a bowl! Packed with smoky chouriço and tender beans, it’s a family favorite. Grab the recipe!
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced2 medium onions, chopped4 to 6 cloves of garlic, chopped2 bay leaves, fresh or dried1 lb of kale, coarsely choppedCoarse salt and pepper (to taste)1 (15-ounce) can of red beans, drained and rinsed1 can of diced tomatoes1 lb of diced chouriço, casing removed4 cups of chicken broth
Directions
- Heat the oil in a deep pot over medium high heat and saute the onions and garlic.
- Add potatoes, add enough water to cover the potatoes, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the bay leaves and kale to the pot, cover the pot and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the beans, tomatoes, chouriço, and broth to the pot and bring the soup to a full boil.
- Reduce the heat back to medium and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and carrots are cooked.
- Serve this soup with crusty bread.
Adapted from a Recipe by: Rachael Ray
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
Calories
396 kcal
Fat
10 g
Carbs
66 g
Protein
16 g
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Comments (18)
Tony De Fino
soup is richer if you add ! lb andouille sausage to the mix browned first in small circles
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7 Months ago, Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Tuga Pops
Thanks for the tip.
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7 Months ago, Thursday, November 13, 2025
Donna
I grew up eating this except with linguisa. What is the difference between chouriço? I have never had chouriço before.
2 Years ago, Sunday, October 27, 2024
Tuga Pops
Chouriço is hotter and uses a bigger casing (beef).
2 Years ago, Sunday, October 27, 2024
John meneses
Excellent, I also add a half a cup of elbow macaroni, a very small cabbage and boneless spare rib , all cut up in small pieces, it’s delicious
4 Years ago, Sunday, August 21, 2022
John meneses
Exceptional, excellent and tasty, i I been doing it for years
4 Years ago, Sunday, August 21, 2022
Karen James
I have been making a variation of Kale Soup for many years.
4 Years ago, Monday, August 8, 2022
Margot
Love to try this recipe in the fall. Thank you for sharing
4 Years ago, Friday, August 5, 2022
Duarte
Made this many times, only I add some elbow macaroni to make it hearty.
4 Years ago, Thursday, August 4, 2022
Algerina Perry
Our Family makes this recipe often even my granddaughters make it often the only thing I do different is I use linguisa the best soup
4 Years ago, Tuesday, May 10, 2022
