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| Portuguese Chourico and Kale Soup Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray Show: 30 Minute Meals Episode: New England Nights Overall User Rating:  |
New England Warmup
12/23/2005 at 08:53am
User: rick from haverhill, MA User Rating:
This Portugese recipe from southern New England is one Awesome soup..if you love soup try this, i doubled the recipe .I am a traditional New Englander, Clam chowder ,roastbeef and Potatoes etc. I am not Portugese or have i even heard of this living north of North Shore MA ,I am now and have been adding this to my Christmas Eve meals (goes good with drinking).I grabbed leaks instead of kale by mistakethe first time tasted good .The can of diced tomatoes doesn't say how much to use use your judgementI really wish the would show us the long version since this is considered the short....must go to Mystic then.Feel fre to email me and racheal if you read i would like to have a date with you .
The Quintessential Soup with a Ki ck
12/22/2005 at 06:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this recipe! It can act as an appetizer or a meal. It has alot of zing and terrific texture. I, a novice, was able to put it together in 30 minutes and have my lunches completed for the week. Many soups are great at first, but after the first two bowls I throw the rest away. The Chorizo, Kale, and Potato soup has lasting appeal even after eating it 4 days in a row. I highly recommend it!
Hits the spot every time!!!
12/21/2006 at 02:04pm
User: Adriana from Berwyn, IL User Rating:
This is one of my favorite soup's and it's so comforting on a cold winter day.
My favorite Rachael soup
12/21/2005 at 01:21am
User: MICHELLE from Sacramento, CA User Rating:
I LOVE this soup. I make it all the time with vegetarian chorizo and vegetable stock. The flavors are out of this world. It's really a unique combination. This is absolutely my favorite soup recipe from Rachael, and she's got some pretty good soups.
Outstanding!
12/19/2004 at 06:52pm
User: SARAH from Blacklick, OH User Rating:
I am a big fan of Rachel Ray to begin with, so this just pushed it over the edge! This soup is such a simple way to eat healthy and mix some really unique flavors together. The chourizo and kale compliment each other quite well. My husband and especially I love to have this on a chilly night, but would welcome it any time!!
Good winter soup
12/18/2005 at 11:33am
User: Sarah from Tuscaloosa, AL User Rating:
I loved the flavor combinations in this soup...I used a spicier sausage and it worked wonderfully. Don't be afraid of kale, it is a hearty green but it cooks down nicely in this soup. My only recommendation is to use more broth than is specified, but that could just be a personal preference since I like lots of broth. Enjoy!
a hearty winter soup
12/15/2004 at 02:12pm
User: DEBRA from el sobrante, CA User Rating:
it's both healthy and hearty. it is fast and easy to make. i added a small cubes of beef.
Portuguese Chourcio and Kale Soup
12/13/2005 at 10:25am
User: Nancy from Fort Johnson, NY User Rating:
Excellent and easy to make! We loved the texture and the flavor! Another recipe worth sharing with friends and family!
Great Recipe but...
12/13/2004 at 10:28am
User: MARIA from st. louis, MO User Rating:
Great recipe but... 1. 4 Servings? Come on Rachel...there's enough soup in this recipe to feed an army! Well, maybe 8. 2. I know it's hard for any amateur chef to work as efficiently as the pro's. I've made this recipe many times over the last few years and it usually takes me close to an hour.
Bitter!!!
12/11/2005 at 06:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a very bitter and unpleasant experience. I believe it was the kale, but yeccchhhh!!!!
yummy
12/11/2005 at 04:19am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very good soup. didn't have chourizo so i used linguica. it was still really tasty
Yummy
12/10/2005 at 11:30am
User: Michael from Albuquerque, NM User Rating:
Outstanding soup/stew. Made enough for a Army!
Vegetable Soup with a Kick!
12/08/2004 at 07:40pm
User: LACEY from carmel, IN User Rating:
I love this soup! The flavors are great and the crunch of the kale, gives it an unexpected texture
Portuguese Chourico and kale soup
12/07/2005 at 01:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent combination of flavors
Husbands favorite soup!!!!!!!!!
12/07/2005 at 01:12pm
User: MARISOL from Linden, NJ User Rating:
This is such a easy soup to make and healthy. I have made it about a thousand times because my husband loves it and always ask for it.
Hits the spot!
12/07/2005 at 12:03pm
User: anne from trumbull, CT User Rating:
Sooo good!The whole family loved it!Easy too!
Hearty, Easy, and Delicious
12/06/2005 at 08:24pm
User: Matthew from Valley Village, CA User Rating:
I made this soup for a couple friends. I've never cooked with Kale before, but the flavor was subtle and the texture fantastic for this soup. I couldn't believe how fast and easy it was and how well the flavors blended.
Fabulous!!!
12/06/2005 at 01:43am
User: Julie from Knoxville, TN User Rating:
I usually am not interested in soups that I prepare because after standing over them for 15-30 minutes, my olfactory senses are shot! Not the case with this soup. It's hearty but not heavy and smells heavenly. Thanks Rachel!
Success!
12/05/2006 at 04:30pm
User: janice from orlando, FL User Rating:
I was curious to see if I could make this soup in 30 minutes. I placed all ingredient on the counter, set the timer and off I went! I took no short cuts and it was ready in 30 mintues. The family wasn't quite ready when the soup was, so it cooked a little longer. I subed kilbasa. Very good soup! First time using kale!
cut kale up more
12/05/2005 at 06:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I really liked it a lot. lot of flavor! Next time I will cut Kale up into smaller pieces. I could not find the choriza, so I sub. johnsonville precooked brats and polish sausage and it was great! Will keep my eyes opened for the choriza
One-pot winter wonder
12/05/2005 at 01:32pm
User: Auburn from Washington, DC User Rating:
I just made this for the first time (it's December) and it was great! I added a bit more broth and, like other reviewers said, cooked it a bit longer than the 10 mins Rachael did but the flavor of the chorico/chorizo is great (and I only used 12 oz instead of 16). This with some bread is hearty enough for any big eater. I've been taking it to work and reheating for lunch and it's still great!
Simple, Satisfying and Tasty...
12/04/2005 at 04:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup is one of the easiest to make, it is healthy and taste great! There can be several variations to the dish that will make it new and exciting everytime. This recipe will now be a staple in our family.
Quick, healthy, yummy
12/04/2005 at 12:25am
User: CHRISTY from Corvallis, OR User Rating:
This recipe was super easy to follow and quick to make. The soup was very healthful and it tasted great.
quick and easy
12/03/2005 at 07:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Highly recommend it - never heard of Chourico before, but found it easily in the grocery store - it said it was "hot" but it was not - I bought the kale pre-packaged and already diced and washed - just opened the bag and dumped it into the pot - very easy and delicious! Had to cook a little longer than Rachel said, but still came out fabulous!! Try it, your'll love it!!
Great, flexible, throw-together meal
12/03/2004 at 08:58pm
User: RUTH from Miami Beach, FL User Rating:
Great to make when you want to use ingredients on hand without going out to the store (as long as you have the chorizo). I used frozen greens instead of fresh, cannelli (white beans) instead of chick peas and added a leek instead of all onions. Very hearty and delicious soup. Easy, quick and satisfying.
Question
12/02/2005 at 02:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I'm curious to try this but am a little scared since I'm not familiar with chourico. Can someone tell me what's in it? It sort of looks like pepperoni, but I'm sure it's not as spicey going into soups.
Great with Collard Greens too!!!
12/01/2004 at 12:03pm
User: CYNTHIA from Charleston, SC User Rating:
Some of you have asked about what a good substitute for kale might be, and I've found that collards work great!!! Just cut off the thick stem, and roll the greens like a cigar, then cut in slices (like you would do to basil). Fantastic!
tasty
11/29/2006 at 11:48am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
always get raves from people, I live on a small island in the Bahamas and on Wendsday nights we do a pot luck dinner where everyone brings a dish and my soup is always the big hit of the night
Pretty Good
11/22/2005 at 04:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have eaten or made anything like this before, but I wanted to try it. At first I wasn't sure that I liked it, but it kind of grew on me and since my husband will not eat anything "spicy or weird" I had a lot of this left over for the freezer. But like I said, It grew on me and I kept thinking about it in the freezer and I had eaten it all in a couple of weeks. I would probably make this again. Thanks Rachel for giving me something new to try.
Favorite simple soup
11/21/2004 at 11:24pm
User: JAMIE from Oakland, CA User Rating:
I've been making this soup for a couple of years and it is always a hit! If I can't get kale, or just want a variation, I prepare the soup without it and add fresh, torn baby spinch a few minutes before serving. The end result is a brright flavor much different from the richness that the kale imparts, but equally tasty. Just don't cook the spinch for a long time as it becomes slimy. So, if I make a large batch, I add the spinach to portions as we reheat.
hearty and yummy
11/19/2006 at 03:28am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
its so easy and yummy.. i like to put in a LOT of kale since it really does cook down and less potatoes/beans... it's WAY more than enough to feed an army
A New England favorite
11/14/2005 at 04:04pm
User: TRACEY from Swansea, MA User Rating:
this soup is very easy to make and great on a cold day, even better leftover.
case of the missing kale
11/14/2004 at 10:11pm
User: SOPHIA from alta loma, CA User Rating:
Do not try to find kale at your grocery market on Mondays!!! The soup was fantastic even with the kale. It did feel like it was lacking without. What's a good substitute? Not sure, but nothing beats kales vits and mins!
Anthony Miller
11/10/2005 at 10:57pm
User: Anthony from Hercules, CA User Rating:
I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
great alternative to a traditional tomato based soup
11/07/2005 at 10:56pm
User: Amy from marion, NC User Rating:
Just like you said, quick, easy, hearty, chunky and warming. As good as it is when first made,it is even better the next day. Made this a number of times and tried several different types of greens. They have all be good, but I really liked spinach in it best.
Love this soup
10/30/2006 at 02:32pm
User: Holly from Washington, DC User Rating:
so good and even better the next day!
Excellent soup!
10/28/2004 at 11:36am
User: JANICE from Quincy, MA User Rating:
My husband asked me to find a recipe for this soup, as it's one of his favorites when we eat out. I tried RR's and, based on how much we both loved it, am sticking with it. Yet another RR recipe becomes a staple in our house.
I LOVE THIS SOUP
10/26/2006 at 09:43am
User: Fumie from seattle, WA User Rating:
This is my 1st soup-from-scratch I've made and it actually is reshaping my view of cooking. I have never experienced joy in cooking as I have making this soup. It's a sure crowd pleaser and very simple to make. I'm looking forward to the colder season just so I can make this party of the senses soup! Thank you FoodTV.com
Portugese Soup
10/25/2004 at 01:01pm
User: GRETCHEN from san francisco, CA User Rating:
Soup is so easy to make. Freezes well also.
best chourico soup ever
10/16/2004 at 08:19pm
User: PAM from HANOVER PARK, IL User Rating:
This is the best and easiest chourico and kale soup every..not to spicey..just right
GREAT.
10/14/2004 at 12:47pm
User: RITA from MILTON, MA User Rating:
MY FAMILY LOVES THIS RECIPE. WONDERFUL COMFORT FOOD FOR A FALL/WINTER EVENING. MY 7 YEAR OLD BEGS ME TO MAKE IT AND WILL EAT AT LEAST TWO BOWLS. SUGGEST YOU CHOP ALL INGREDIENTS PRIOR TO PUTTING TOGETHER AS IT REALLY SPEEDS THE TIME UP. LOVE THIS RECIPE.
Love this soup!!
10/03/2004 at 04:04pm
User: KENDRA from chesapeake, VA User Rating:
This soup is excellent. You won't be sorry you tried it. It's easy to make and my family loved it.
Tastes even better the 2nd day
09/16/2004 at 07:03pm
User: ANTHONY from dorchester, MA User Rating:
This soup is delicious and flavorful and tastes even better the 2nd day. I've made it without the potatoes a few times and it tastes just as good that way.
Wonderful Winter Warmer!
09/15/2004 at 05:54pm
User: JENNY from Clarksville, TN User Rating:
This soup is divine! I cannot say enough good things about it. Rachael is such a genius anyway, so it's no surprise this is so great. I've made this soup many times now, and each time I've made it, the group of people who ate it said it was the best soup they'd ever had. Don't be afraid to try new things! Now that fall/winter are coming upon us once again, it's time for me to pull out my soup pot! Everyone: please try this...you will not be disappointed! I promise! I LOVE YOU RACHAEL!
Chorizo?!
09/13/2004 at 07:10pm
User: BRADFORD from Tuscaloosa, AL User Rating:
Chorizo is underrated. This recipe was great and easy to make. It had to simmer longer than i expected but was still easy to make and to eat.
SUPERB!!
09/12/2006 at 08:48am
User: lynn from coventry, RI User Rating:
ONE OF THE BEST KAYLE SOUPS I'VE EVER HAD. I SUBSTITUED SOME OF THE POTATOS WITH CARROTS AND ADDED A CUP OF WATER.
Great!
09/10/2004 at 10:30am
User: TERRI from Grand Rapids, MI User Rating:
I simmer longer than Rachel says to soften the kale, and use lowfat chicken stock, but otherwise it's a great recipe. My husband is Portuguese and he says it's pretty authentic.
Hearty Fall Soup
09/04/2005 at 12:36pm
User: SARI from Alameda, CA User Rating:
This soup is so easy to make. Plus it's very filling - so a little goes a long way. Loved it and will definitely make it for a cold, fall day.
Easy and Healthy
08/24/2006 at 03:25pm
User: Fumie from Seattle, WA User Rating:
I refer to this as my favorite soup recipe time and time again, also have refered many of my friends. Accompany it with a loaf of warm rustic bread, it's truely lovely!
soooo good
08/11/2005 at 03:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy to make, very tasty
Delicious!
08/11/2004 at 12:33pm
User: WENDY from Elizabethton, TN User Rating:
This was an especially wonderful soup. I made it for my family and even my picky 10 year old loved it!!
Yummy
08/09/2006 at 06:42pm
User: Melody from Bradenton, FL User Rating:
My whole family loves this soup. Kids and all! It is such a great soup for anytime of the year. I hope more people try it.
this soup taste like a meal
08/08/2005 at 08:07pm
User: Mary from Vancouver, WA User Rating:
We watch the show and said we have to make that soup. Everyone loved the taste and the looks. thanks for all your 30 minutes meals your a winner over here at my house everyday. Mary
outstanding!
08/05/2004 at 04:16pm
User: LISA from Fresno, CA User Rating:
easy to make and basicalyy a one pot meal. Great, rich flavor.
Chorizo
07/28/2004 at 09:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This dish was my introduction to Spanish style chorizo. I just love the combination of flavors.
My favorite
07/27/2005 at 06:52pm
User: Deborah from Elizabethtown, KY User Rating:
I saw this on 30 minutes meals and made it right away because I love kale. This has become my favorite soup. I make it pretty often and always get rave reviews from family and guests. Excellent!!!!
Delicious & Healthy
07/16/2006 at 07:31pm
User: Liz from Stoneham, MA User Rating:
I made a healthier version of this soup with half the amount of potatoes, extra kale, no garbanzo beans and turkey sausage. IT WAS TO DIE FOR!! Thank you Rachael!! :)
Excellent Summer Soup!
07/15/2006 at 05:03pm
User: Michele from Klamath Falls, OR User Rating:
I really liked this. It had a wonderful flavor and since kale was available fresh at the farmer's market, I decided to make this recipe. I am glad I did! Even though it's 90 degrees outside, this soup was a wonderful lunch! But...I'll be eating soup for lunch and dinner for the next week! This makes a TON of soup!
Delicious and Easy
07/13/2005 at 04:31pm
User: Kristin from Marietta, GA User Rating:
This dish is all the things you want it to be after work. It's delicious, easy, healthy, and inexpensive. It makes so much that you'll have left overs extending this meal for yet another delicious, easy, healthy, and inexpensive meal. Yum!
Portuguese Chourico and Kale Soup
07/13/2004 at 09:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
5 stars. Delicious
Fabulous and easy!
06/27/2005 at 09:13am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wonderful one-dish meal. Even the lousiest cook can't ruin this soup. It's loaded with flavor and puts any commercial soup to shame. The hardest part is removing the casing from the chourico!
THE BEST SOUP EVER!!!
06/20/2004 at 07:31pm
User: HEATHER from ORLANDO, FL User Rating:
The flavor is amazing. We finished the whole pot of soup. We NEVER do that! This soup has become one of our favorites!! Thanks Racheal. YOU ROCK!!!
So-so
06/19/2006 at 06:22pm
User: HOLLY from Madison, SD User Rating:
Made this for the first time a couple of weeks ago. The kale in the soup was really tough, not sure why. Might try again.
Bernadette
06/08/2004 at 03:42pm
User: BERNADETTE from New Rochelle, NY User Rating:
I added cubed potatoes & a dash of paprika to the soup. Also, I simmered it for almost an hour. The kale was too raw & hard to digest in the given time. Although this is not a 30 min meal, it is delicious!
Real New England Soup
05/28/2006 at 08:44am
User: COLLEEN from taunton, MA User Rating:
This is very much like the soup I make. I never added the tomatoes before but I do like the taste it gives. For those of you that are looking for something besides kale you can use cabbage cut up. I also make this with not only chourico but with linguica also. I did not add chicken broth since the chourico gives it its own flavor. Try adding beans also to this also!
05/23/2004 at 11:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
05/19/2004 at 05:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great
05/01/2006 at 02:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this is a simple yet delicious soup for winter--i added the chorice after the potatoes and onions for about 3-5 min to render some of the fat out for flavor and brown alittle
Easy yet delicious and hearty soup
04/29/2005 at 01:40pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup is very easy to make and has incredible taste. I wasn't sure if kale would be the best green for the soup, but it went beautifully with the other ingrediants
Toothsome and Hearty
04/23/2008 at 04:54pm
User: Jeanine from Fallon, NV User Rating:
I've made countless batches of soup in my life and this is one of the best I've ever made. This soup is so flavorful in such a short period of time! Spicy sausage, creamy kidney beans, toothsome potatoes and hearty kale, who'd have thunk? I added some cayenne pepper and leftover ham and sprinkled each serving with parmesan cheese. Although there are only two of us and this looked like such a huge batch, between me and my husband we ate a couple of bowls lasts night and I had a nice big bowl for breakfast this morning. It's THAT good, you can't stop eating it. xoxoxox to Rachel!
LOVED IT!
04/23/2006 at 10:26am
User: LAKISHA from FORT CAMPBELL, KY User Rating:
THIS IS VERY EASY TO MAKE AND IS VERY DELICIOUS. PLUS IT IS EVEN BETTER THE NEXT DAY. TRY IT OUT YOU'LL LOVE IT!
portuguese in R.I.
04/13/2007 at 09:45am
User: faith from pawtucket, RI User Rating:
I have made this soup the traditional way my mother and grandmother have made it for generations but I must say Rachael's lighter and quicker soup is now my go to. I substitute the kale for collard greens and the chick peas for small white beans or navy beans. My mother now asks for rach's version all the time. It has become the new family tradition. Thanks Rachael
Hearty & delicious.
04/01/2007 at 10:06am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Hearty & delicious. Very similar to Spanish "caldo gallego". I couldn't find kale, and used spinach. It works well too with this recipe.
too much kale!
03/28/2007 at 04:01am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The soup itself was very tasty but I think next time I will try something other than kale. I have never used kale before (it has a strange taste and texture) and the recipe calls for quite a bit of it (too much really).
kale soup
03/26/2005 at 10:48am
User: ROBERT from Newport, RI User Rating:
Just like what I remember as good old fashion Portuguesse Kale Soup.
tasty but heavy
03/21/2005 at 03:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very tasty, a little bit unusual from my usual fare but a heavy dish, some nice rustic bread and a salad and it became dinner.
hearty
03/18/2005 at 06:19am
User: andrea from savannah, GA User Rating:
this okay.. I've had better and I've had worse. I'll make it again and play around with it.
I would give this TEN STARS if I could!
03/16/2006 at 01:05pm
User: Dee from Miami, FL User Rating:
This soup is absolutely out of this world! Rachael Ray has really been on a roll lately. The chickpeas soak up all of the red pepper and seasonings from the chourico. The kale is an excellent addition. I always add or take a little something away from the recipe but you don't want to touch this one. I can't say enough about this soup. It's hearty and has such depth of flavor. I never would of thought to use chourico like this. The combination of flavors and textures is happiness in the mouth! YUM-O!!!
Yum!
03/05/2007 at 09:22pm
User: MARTA from bellevue, OH User Rating:
This recipe is really very good and fast. I cannot find chourico or any of its close variants around my town, so I substitute either smoked sausage or kielbasa and it is still great! I bet when it is made with the real stuff it is even better! A very hearty and fulfilling meal!
Olive Garden ain't got NOTHIN on this soup!!
02/26/2005 at 11:48am
User: SADA from st. louis, MO User Rating:
this soup was AWESOME. i, of course, did a few things differently: i used baby spinach, omitted the tomatos and added a little bit of cream right at the end.....wowzer! this was great. the chorizo we bought wasn't precooked, so i just crumbled it and cooked it, and it worked the same!!!!
Yummy!
02/25/2007 at 07:20am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup was so easy to make and soooo yummy!I've never cooked or eaten kale before but now I love it and so does my family..... even my three year old did!
Great soup
02/13/2005 at 01:08pm
User: JAMIE from East Providence, RI User Rating:
My fiance is portugese so when I found this recipe I wanted to see if it was as good as his grandmothers. It came out great he ate the pot in 2 days, and asked me when I would make it again.
Disapointed
02/12/2005 at 10:48am
User: ALI from lbk, TX User Rating:
I was pretty disapointed with this one. My kids wouldn't even finish it and I ended up throwing it out. I'm a big Rachel Ray fan, but I will not be keeping this recipe for future meals. Sorry Rachel!
sooooo easy and tasty
02/09/2005 at 03:58pm
User: AMY from Holland, MI User Rating:
Even my 2 year old scarfed this down. If you use a well-seasoned sausage there is no need for anything besides salt and pepper to season it. I have had a hard time finding precooked chorizo, so I have on occasion used garlic and cayenne seasoned sausage. A great, quick, kid pleasing soup (use a less spicy sausage to make child-friendly).
Try this one!
02/07/2006 at 10:17am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Wow! This soup is soooo good! I love to make it for my boys when they are coming home from an evening of skiing. It makes the house smell great and paired with warm rolls and butter it's perfect nourishing comfort food. If you are wondering if you should try this recipe or not . . . TRY IT! It's an A+. Thank-you Rachel!
A great Kale soup
02/05/2006 at 11:15pm
User: Pamela from New Bedford, MA User Rating:
Living in a Portuguese community, I've been making kale soup for years. I have never tried it with tomatoes but it was really good. Quick, simple and delicious, you can't beat that!
So easy and great tasting
02/04/2006 at 04:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I couldn't believe how quick and easy this was to make. I am going to make it again.
Easy and Delicious
02/04/2005 at 08:18pm
User: DANA from Torrance, CA User Rating:
I alwasy considered kale as a garnish, but in this soup it was pretty good. The soup is really good the next day for lunch!!!
FABULOUS
01/30/2008 at 08:24pm
User: Tracy from West Hartford, CT User Rating:
I made this for my son and husband and both LOVED it - my husband had 3 bowls! Hearty, easy and quick - definitely a keeper and a regular menu item along with her mini meatball soup - another keeper!
Soup's Great But Be Careful
01/30/2007 at 11:33am
User: Mary Jane from Charlotte, NC User Rating:
First time I made this, I mistakenly used Mexican chorizo instead of Spanish chorizo. Soup was okay,(very, very spicy) but I wasn't bowled over. After discovering I'd used wrong chorizo I made again and LOVED IT...just a note of caution to those unfamiliar with difference between two chorizos...use the SPANISH!
Fantastic
01/26/2007 at 12:11am
User: Andrew from Oklahoma City, OK User Rating:
For a soup I enjoy making this one when it gets cold and even when it gets hot. Just by looking at I know it is healthy. So much flavor and so good.
A big pot-o-vitamins!!!!!
01/25/2008 at 07:53pm
User: Jessica from marysville, WA User Rating:
I have made this soup several times now and love it more each time. It never fails to warm me up and make me feel like I just pumped myself up with health!
Easy and Awesome
01/25/2007 at 07:23pm
User: Todd from Fort Walton Beach, FL User Rating:
Great for a cold night, the combination of flavors and textures combines with a little bit of spice to make a great soup!
easy and a crowd pleaser
01/25/2007 at 02:05pm
User: KIMBERLY from Portland, OR User Rating:
I have made this soup many times and here I am once again wanting to make this soup and for a crowd. I have lost my recipe and had to print off another copy. The only thing I had a hard time finding was the chourico so I have sub some kelbasa, but I use the chourico when I can find it. Great flavors and very filling, great feel good food.
Great Winter Soup
01/25/2006 at 10:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup is wonderful. I couldn't find chourico, so I used hot Italian sausage.
Excellent
01/22/2006 at 04:07pm
User: Kellly from Boalsburg, PA User Rating:
I recently made this soup for a soup contest and won first place! Excellent winter soup.
Perfect
01/20/2007 at 01:28pm
User: Kim from Glen Burnie, MD User Rating:
Quick, Easy and Great tasting. I sometimes put mine in my crock pot and let it simmer on low all day.
soupamazing
01/20/2005 at 10:41pm
User: ROSE MARIE from Burke, VA User Rating:
not only is it easy I have made it a few times and shared it with family and friends and all wanted the recipe
"It's alright"
01/20/2005 at 09:45am
User: ANDREA from Hinckley, MN User Rating:
I made this soup for my husband and children lastnight and "it's alright" was everyones reponse. The kale was just too much, but the rest of the soup minus that would have been really good, maybe even half of the kale that it calls for would have made it a better soup. I know Rachael calls it a 30 minute meal but it was more like an hour or more meal. It looked good, it smelled good, but the time it took to make it and the end result just weren't worth it.
Wonderful!
01/18/2008 at 09:01pm
User: Jen from Dallas, TX User Rating:
I love this recipe! I substitute "Pork & Venison" sausage for the other (can't find it in my local grocery store). Wonderful!
30 minutes is right
01/18/2005 at 06:20pm
User: SCOTT from Falmouth, MA User Rating:
This recipe is great! It took exactly 30 minutes to make and it turned out fantastic. It has a great taste and texture and the kale is a fantastic part of the soup. A couple of tips - be sure to cut your kale into edible sizes and it takes a bit longer than 2 minutes to wilt, but other than that, it's a winner.
Delicious!
01/18/2005 at 03:58pm
User: LAUREN from Houston, TX User Rating:
I couldn't wait to make this soup after seeing Rachael make it on t.v. I couldn't find smoked chorizo. I could only find Mexican-style, uncooked chorizo. So, I cooked the chorizo and then let it cool before removing it from the casing. I shared this with my mom and grandma and we all loved it! It had a little bit of a kick from the chorizo. I did cook it for longer than the recipe said. After I had all the ingredients in the pot, I simmered it over low heat for almost 30 minutes. I will definitely make this again! It's very similar to one my mom makes with sausage and cabbage. Delicious!
Linguica Alternative
01/18/2005 at 11:37am
User: WILLIAM from Carmichael, CA User Rating:
The soup was outstanding. The chourico at my market was soft and mushy; more useful in a cassorole. I substituted Linguica, a traditional Portuguese sausage, with very good results.
Satisfying and Tastey
01/17/2005 at 08:39pm
User: SCOTT from Taunton, MA User Rating:
I made this soup when I came across it in Rachel's "Comfort Foods" cookbook. In the book, she also suggests using andouille sausage as opposed to the chourizo, which I did. Excellent!! I've made it a couple of times and find that there isn't enough liquid to actually give it a soup consistency. The first time I added more chicken broth but I felt it made the soup too strong, so the second time I added water and it was just right. I also sprinkle a little grated parmesean over the top at serving time. Yum!!!
GREAT SOUP FOR COLD NIGHTS!!
01/17/2005 at 08:24pm
User: LEO from Omaha, NE User Rating:
This soup was great. Altough, we used beef brats instead of chourico because we didn't have any in the house. The flavors in this soup regardless of the meat used is very good.
Too Good for Words!!!
01/17/2005 at 12:54am
User: SANDRA from ACWORTH, GA User Rating:
Rachael, once again you have given me a keeper recipe. I made this for my guys, and they could not get enough. The kale is wonderful in this and all the flavors blended perfectly. I am not an adventurous cook but am having a wondrous time trying all the new recipes I see on your show and a couple of others. Keep up the good work!
Different but good
01/16/2005 at 07:14pm
User: SONIA from PANAMA CITY, FL User Rating:
What a nice change ... this soup hit the spot during a nice cold day. A must try for all of you Chorizo fans !
Wow!
01/14/2007 at 09:12am
User: Sara from Lancaster, OH User Rating:
My husband loves this soup and is constantly asking me to make it.
Portugese Chourico and Kale Soup
01/14/2005 at 05:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is my all time favorite soup. I love it and thank Rachael Ray for featuring in almost 2 years ago now.
so much flavor
01/14/2005 at 04:54pm
User: AMANDA from alpharetta, GA User Rating:
This soup has so much flavor! It took no time to make and got better when reheated.. This one will be used again and again!!!
Check the label
01/14/2005 at 04:43pm
User: SUSAN from North Fort Myers, FL User Rating:
Make sure you get pre-cooked Chourico. I had to cook the kind I bought and it was like "ground beef cooked" not chunks. It was very god, my husband loved it.
Excellent
01/14/2005 at 02:18pm
User: MARILYN from Logan, OH User Rating:
Best soup I have ever made-I used Turkey Smoked Sausage instead- for lower Weight Watcher points.
Soy Thin Is So In (Natives only will understand!)
01/13/2005 at 10:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My husband called me on the phone to tell me that this was the best soup that he has ever had...thank you RR! I brought the soup to work and the Mc Crowd was so jealous!!!! I did sub soy chorizo for the real deal to save fat and calories (I live in Los Angeles where it is very important to be shapely) and the soup still smelled and tasted insane.
Great reminder
01/13/2005 at 03:09am
User: JULIUS from Eugene, OR User Rating:
This recipe is one of the best potato soup offerings I have been introduced to. I reminds me of a soup that my wife's Italian grandmother made with Italian sausage in place of the Chourico.
P.C.K.S.
01/12/2005 at 10:33pm
User: DYANNE from West Palm Becah, FL User Rating:
My family LOVED this meal. It was refreshing, tasted, healthy and satisfying. We have never experience portuguese dish. But this was wonderful!
Excellent and filling!
01/11/2006 at 11:13am
User: JILLIAN from Eugene, OR User Rating:
Perfect for a winter afternoon. It was surprisingly quick to make, but if you leave it for a while longer, the flavours have more time to combine and deepen. I substituted Italian sausage for the chourico, as I just couldn't find any of the latter. This soup made great leftovers!
Pretty authentic for being so quick and easy!!!
01/03/2006 at 11:08am
User: KELLIE from Pawtucket, RI User Rating:
What a great recipe!!! I am Portuguese (grew up in New Bedford!) and grew up on kale soup. This version is much easier than my grandmothers recipe and taste so good! Highly recommended! Once again Rachel...thanks!
Hearty, Healthy and Delish!
01/01/2005 at 01:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this soup. I had never cooked with Kale before. I use the turkey kilbasa instead of Chorizo and I use a large can of the "Muir" diced tomatoes. It is so hearty and my husband and I just can't eat it fast enough.