The idea of this soup came
after a conversation with a friend. We both have concerns about a balanced diet
and one which is in harmony with the season.
In these cold days, I
often prepare soups and when my friend mentioned a typical Portuguese kale soup
– “Caldo Verde” - (which I love!) but made with cauliflower instead of the
traditional potatoes, I was curious…
During
my usual visit to the Saturday market, cauliflower was the first item in my grocery
shopping list and, the second, was kale, which I usually buy from Maria José -
Quinta do Poial - Organic Farming.
I do
not know how my friend prepares her “Caldo Verde” but mine was creamy and very
tasty. A delight! Even my daughter, who does not like cauliflower, approved it!
ingredients:
(serves 6)
500 g white cauliflower without
leaves
250 gr kale finely chopped
1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
6 cups vegetable broth
(from kale)
olive oil to season
salt
Wash and finely chop kale
leaves.
Cook in salted water. Reserve.
Steamed the cauliflower.
Chop the onion and brown
in olive oil.
Add the garlic and brown
as well.
Add the cauliflower to the
onion and garlic. Wrap.
Add the 6 cups (the amount may
vary slightly) of vegetable broth.
Process the soup until
creamy.
Add the kale and rectify
the seasoning.
Cook for 2 or 3 minutes.
Serve seasoned with olive
oil and add some slices of good bread. I served it with our typical “pão de
mafra”.
© veggie delicious food, December 2014
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