Ingredients
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 100ml good olive oil, plus extra to serve
- 4-5 large baking potatoes, peeled and diced
- 200g spiced salami or chorizo
- 400g cabbage or greens
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (if using normal salami)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Bread of choice
Vendors
POTATO, CABBAGE AND SPICY SALAMI/CHORIZO SOUP
Method
- Gently cook the onion, chorizo and garlic in the olive oil for a few minutes until softened
- Add the potatoes and pour over enough water to cover
- Bring to the boil and simmer until the potatoes begin to collapse
- Mash the potatoes in the pot and then thin the soup with 1 litre of water, season with salt and pepper
- Shred the cabbage into fine slices about 1-2mm wide. When almost ready to serve, throw the cabbage into the soup and simmer until it is bright green
- Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over the soup and plenty of crusty bread
Comments
This is a market version of the famous Portuguese soup, Caldo Verde. I am using bits and pieces of salami to make this. Traditionally it is made with chorizo.
