Caldo Verde – Portuguese Green Soup

Granted, the so-called “Portuguese  Green Soup” in the photo here looks more red than green. But you get the idea.

Ingredients

• chorizo, 150g-200g, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 sticks celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 1 litre hot chicken or vegetable stock
• 400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 head savoy cabbage, finely shredded

Method

1. Fry the chorizo in a little oil until it starts to brown.
2. Add the onion, celery & garlic and fry until the onions have coloured.
3. Fry the chilli flakes and the paprika for a minute more.
4. Add the stock, tomatoes, chickpeas and cabbage and simmer for about 8 minutes or until the cabbage is tender. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper and a handful of chopped parsley.

Serves 2-3.