Portuguese Green Cabbage Soup Recipe: Easy Hearty Comfort
This authentic Portuguese Green Cabbage Soup recipe features a silky, hand-pureed potato base paired with tender ribbons of green cabbage and smoky chouriço. Unlike the thinner broth of other regional soups, this version emphasizes a rich, creamy texture achieved through a traditional Dutch oven simmer. It offers a perfect balance of savory sausage and mild brassica notes for a nourishing, high-fiber meal.
Ingredients
Directions
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot, stirring until they soften and release their sweet aroma, about 3 minutes.
- Incorporate the sliced potatoes and half of the cabbage, cooking until the cabbage begins to wilt into the oil.
- Pour in the water and increase the heat to high until the liquid reaches a vigorous boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium, cover the Dutch oven, and simmer until the potatoes are tender enough to mash, about 15 minutes.
- Puree the soup in batches using a blender until the texture is creamy and uniform, then return the base to the pot.
- Add the sliced chouriço and the remaining cabbage to the pureed base, then season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the soup back to a gentle simmer and cook covered for 5 minutes until the cabbage reaches a perfect, tender consistency.
- Serve the soup in flat plates and finish with a bright, peppery drizzle of olive oil.
Adapted from a Recipe by: allrecipes.com
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