Instant Pot Caldo Verde: Easy Portuguese soup recipe

Ingredients for Instant pot caldo verde

• 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 340 g dry-cured Spanish chorizo or linguiça, casing removed, sliced into 0.5 cm rounds

• 1 bunch curly kale, stems removed, thinly sliced, leaves torn into bite-size pieces

• 900 g Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 2.5 cm pieces

• 1 onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, chopped

• 5 ml (or more) kosher salt

• 1 ml freshly ground black pepper

• 2 bay leaves

• An Instant Pot

How to make Instant pot caldo verde

1. Pour oil into the cooker insert and select the “Sauté” setting. When hot, add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned in places, about 5 minutes. Pour off any excess fat.

2. Add the kale, potatoes, onion, and garlic to the cooker and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper, then add the bay leaves and 1.5 litres of water. Stir to combine, then turn off the cooker.

3. Lock the lid in place, ensuring the steam release valve is set to the sealed position. Select “Manual” and programme for 6 minutes at high pressure.

4. Once the time has elapsed, turn off the cooker, use the “Quick Release” function to release the steam, and unlock the lid. Taste the soup and add more salt if needed.

5. Divide the soup among bowls and serve.

Do Ahead:

• The soup can be prepared 1 day in advance. Transfer it to an airtight container and chill. Rewarm in a large pot over medium heat before serving.

Cooks’ Note:

• To make the soup vegetarian or vegan, substitute the sausage with cooked butter beans or chickpeas and add a pinch of smoked paprika for extra flavour.

Disclaimer
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