Caldo Verde

Caldo verde, which means ‘green broth’, is arguably the national dish of Portugal. This simple but delicious soup of diced potatoes and finely shredded cabbage is enriched with olive oil and the addition of slices of chouriço, a strong-flavoured, salty pork-and-garlic sausage that is called chorizo in Spain.

The soup is actually quite delicious without the addition of the sausage, in which case a