Portuguese-Style Kale and Chorizo Soup
Portuguese-Style Kale and Chorizo Soup brings together tender beans, smoky chorizo, and leafy greens in a rich, savory broth. The mix of cabbage and potatoes adds body and comfort, while slow-simmered beef bones deepen the flavor. Serve it on a chilly evening or as a satisfying weekend meal with crusty bread.
- Prep—
- Cook1 min 30 secs
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Portuguese-Style Kale and Chorizo Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 41
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Soak the beans in twice their volume of water for 8 hours or overnight.
- 2
In a large pot, add the drained beans, chorizo, soup bones, and 1 quart of water (or more as needed to cover). Cook over medium heat until the beans are just starting to become tender, 1 hour.
- 3
Stir in the cabbage, kale, potatoes, and enough hot water to cover. Cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Calories 193.03 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 7.18 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 22.73 g 8%
- Total Fat 9.66 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 4.86 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 24.28 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 314.35 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 7.02 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 4.0 g --
- Added Sugars 3.97 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 150.34 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 2.73 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 299.0 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 476.97 mcg Good Source 53%
- Vitamin C 117.22 mg Good Source 130%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Portuguese Style Kale and Chorizo Soup is a Portuguese dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 1 min 30 secs, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Chorizo, Dried White Beans, Green Cabbage, and Kale. Each serving provides about 193.03 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Portuguese-Style Kale and Chorizo Soup?
- It is a Portuguese soup recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Portuguese-Style Kale and Chorizo Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Chorizo, Dried White Beans, Green Cabbage, Kale, Peeled Whole Potatoes. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Portuguese-Style Kale and Chorizo Soup?
- Explore these Portuguese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Portuguese-Style Kale and Chorizo Soup?
- About 1 min 30 secs in total: 1 min 30 secs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 193.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Portuguese-Style Kale and Chorizo Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Portuguese-Style Kale and Chorizo Soup healthy?
- Portuguese-Style Kale and Chorizo Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 193.03 calories and 7.18 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 314.35 mg (14% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.86 g (24% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.97 g (8% of the Daily Value). 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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