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Portuguese Kale and Chorizo Soup Slow Cooker Recipe, Gluten Free, Soy Free

December 9, 2013 by Kristina 12 Comments

So, the weather’s finally turned freezing here in Chicago so it’s time to get the kale out of the ground. I still feel like a really crazy new mother without a ton of time to cook or eat, so I’ve decided to make some soup. Amazing because I can dump everything a pot, and I can eat it one bite at a time as I have time 🙂

This can be made on the stove top, but I decided to make it in the crock pot because I just don’t have the time to watch a pot on the stove. The soup is great the day it’s made and even better the day after ( I even froze some of the extra).

Portuguese Kale and Chorizo Soup Slow Cooker Recipe

Portuguese Kale Soup, Slow Cooker Recipe

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups diced onions
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
6 red skin potatoes, halved and sliced 1/4 inch thick
8 cups gf Pacific Foods Free Range Chicken Broth
1 can Organic Kidney Beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked dark red kidney beans, rinsed
2 1/2  cups chopped tomatoes
12 oz precooked chicken chorizo. Sausages, halved and cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 large bunch of kale, deveined and sliced into strips (about 8 cups)

Directions:

EDIT: I’m changing this…You know why? Because this was full of uneccessary steps and I haven’t done it like this in forever (feel free to if you want but honestly I think it pretty much turns out the same….)
In a medium pan, sauteed onions and garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat until soft. Stir in the paprika and cayenne pepper. Cook about 1 minute. Deglaze pan with 1 cup chicken broth, be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to get all of the seasoning.

GF SF Portuguese Kale Soup Recipe - Slow Cooker

Dump the mixture everything but the kale into your crock pot, then add the chicken broth. Add the potatoes, tomatoes, beans , and chorizo.

GF SF Portuguese Kale Soup Recipe - Slow Cooker Steps

Cover and cook on high for 6 hours. Stir in the chopped kale and cook for one hour longer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Portuguese Kale and Chorizo Soup Slow Cooker Recipe

Filed Under: Dinner Recipes, The Kitchen Tagged With: autumn meals, crock pot, dairy free, dinner, egg free, gluten free, nut free, slow cooker, soup, soy free

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  1. Jessica

    January 5, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    This sounds so good, especially since it’s only 7 degrees here today! I have it in the crockpot right now! Wondering though, does it freeze well? Would be nice to freeze half for another day & an easy dinner 🙂
    Thanks!!

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    • kristina

      January 6, 2016 at 10:11 pm

      Hi! Yes it freezes great! Actually, I have a package of chorizo in the freezer right now because I was planning on making a batch of this to freeze for easy lunches during the week. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  2. Shell

    October 24, 2016 at 1:33 am

    Can you tell me how many this serves?

    Reply
    • kristina

      November 27, 2016 at 11:32 pm

      I’m estimating here because I don’t have an exact measurement but I would say this serves 8, those are pretty large bowls.

      Reply
  3. C. Rose

    November 21, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    This recipe sounds and looks delicious! Reminds me of my grandmother and grandfather. Where I live linguiça is the only close substitute for the meat you used, would it still cook well in this recipe? Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
    • kristina

      November 27, 2016 at 11:27 pm

      Yes! That’s pork chorizo right? I have trouble finding any that is gluten free but if you can then it will sub perfectly!

      Reply
    • Hillary

      November 12, 2020 at 1:49 pm

      Linguica is the way they make it all throughout Provincetown, MA which is a Portuguese town. The first time I tasted it was in Portuguese Kale Soup in Provincetown. Absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    • Barbara Bosworth

      February 6, 2021 at 3:34 am

      Linguica is the best because its not as spicy even in the spicy variety. Long live Amaral’s, Gaspar’s, and Mello’s linquica.

      Reply
  4. MARIA GASPAR

    April 26, 2019 at 6:48 pm

    can you let me know the brand name of the sausage?

    Reply
    • Kristina

      May 3, 2019 at 10:46 am

      Hi Maria, I’m scratching my head trying to remember. I got it at Whole Foods. The next time I go I will figure out the brand name. Sorry I can’t be of more help now!

      Reply
  5. Tabitha

    October 7, 2021 at 4:23 am

    Are you using fresh chopped tomatoes? If so, what variety do you typically prefer? Could you sub with canned diced tomatoes?

    Reply
    • Jennifer Grant

      January 13, 2023 at 8:48 pm

      I usually do use fresh tomatoes because honestly, I usually have a few bordering on over ripe that need to be used. You could always sub it with canned diced tomatoes also!

      Reply

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