Low-Carb Caldo Verde with Smoky Chorizo
Low-Carb Caldo Verde with Smoky Chorizo swaps turnips for potatoes, keeping the broth light yet full-bodied with garlic, bay, and a gentle heat from red pepper flakes. Silky puréed greens meet tender ribbons of kale, while crisped chorizo adds smoky richness and texture. Great for a cozy dinner or a comforting lunch on cool days.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Low-Carb Caldo Verde with Smoky Chorizo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Coat a heavy-bottomed 4-quart pot with cooking spray. Add the chorizo and cook, stirring often, until it releases its fat and becomes crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove it with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- 2
Pour 1/2 cup chicken stock into the pot and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the remaining stock, turnips, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cook until the turnips are tender, about 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Puree the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth.
- 3
Stir the kale into the soup. Cover the pot and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes. Ladle into a bowl and top with the cooked chorizo.
- Calories 184.07 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 13.47 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 26.5 g 10%
- Total Fat 4.72 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.2 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.81 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 928.26 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 6.04 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 0.44 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 188.16 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 2.83 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 150.39 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 764.21 mcg Good Source 85%
- Vitamin C 195.08 mg Good Source 217%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Low Carb Caldo Verde with Smoky Chorizo is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Stock, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic, and Kale. Each serving provides about 184.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Low-Carb Caldo Verde with Smoky Chorizo made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Stock, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic, Kale, Olive Oil Cooking Spray. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Low-Carb Caldo Verde with Smoky Chorizo?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 184.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Low-Carb Caldo Verde with Smoky Chorizo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Low-Carb Caldo Verde with Smoky Chorizo healthy?
- Low-Carb Caldo Verde with Smoky Chorizo has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 184.07 calories and 13.47 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 928.26 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.2 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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