Keto Caldo Verde with Chorizo

Keto Caldo Verde with Chorizo

A delicious, low-calorie, keto version of the traditional Portuguese soup! Just replace the potatoes with turnips and linguica with chorizo.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • olive oil cooking spray (such as PAM®)
  • ¼ pound chorizo sausage, chopped
  • 8 cups homemade chicken stock
  • 6 medium turnips, peeled and chopped
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 5 bay leaves
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds kale, thick stems removed, leaves finely chopped

Directions

Step 1
Spray a heavy-bottomed 4-quart pot with cooking spray. Add chorizo and cook, stirring frequently, until fat is released and chorizo is crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the pot using a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 2
Pour 1/2 cup chicken stock into the pot and scrape any browned bits on the bottom. Add remaining stock, turnips, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cook until turnips are soft, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Puree mixture with an immersion blender until smooth.

Step 3
Stir kale into the soup. Cover pot and cook over low heat, about 15 minutes. Ladle into bowl and top with cooked chorizo.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

214
Calories
9g
Fat
25g
Carbs
12g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 214
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 12%
Saturated Fat3g 16%
Cholesterol18mg 6%
Sodium1321mg 57%
Total Carbohydrate25g 9%
Dietary Fiber5g 19%
Total Sugars5g
Protein12g
Vitamin C208mg 1,040%
Calcium255mg 20%
Iron3mg 19%
Potassium1005mg 21%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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