Caldo Verde

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2013, America's Test Kitchen TV

Everything about this classic Portuguese soup, from the smoky sausage to the tender potatoes and greens, is hearty and satisfying—except for its thin body.

SERVES 6 to 8

TIME 1 hour

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Caldo verde, a traditional Portuguese soup of shredded greens, potatoes, and sausage, is slightly thickened by partially mashing some of the potatoes. Our soup, thickened with pureed potatoes and olive oil, is silky smooth, and by increasin...

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