How many calories in caldo verde
A bowl of caldo verde has 150 kcal, with 5 g of protein.
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Caldo verde is a Portuguese soup of potato blended smooth, with kale cut into very thin ribbons. A slice of chouriço and a drizzle of olive oil go on top.
A bowl is 150 kcal, with 5 g of protein, 15 g of carbs and 8 g of fat. That is light for a soup that tastes this filling.
It turns up at weddings, late at night after parties and at the June street festivals. Bread on the side is the usual extra.
Tips
- 1Have a second bowl instead of a second roll.
- 2Go easy on the olive oil drizzle, it adds up fast.
- 3Make it the starter before something heavier.
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Questions
Is caldo verde low in calories?
Yes, about 150 kcal a bowl.
What greens go into caldo verde?
Couve galega, a Portuguese kale. Ordinary kale or collard greens work outside Portugal.
How many calories in two bowls?
About 300 kcal.
Where does caldo verde come from?
The Minho, in the north of Portugal. Today it is eaten all over the country.
Can you make it without chouriço?
Yes. The soup works fine without it and comes out a little lower in fat.
