Make some vegan Wonton soup with homemade wrappers and wontons for the Chinese New Year! Try it!

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Make some vegan Wonton soup with homemade wrappers and wontons for the Chinese New Year! Try it!
by ArchanaPotdar · This post may contain affiliate links · 29 Comments
Make this gluten-free soup for your family, who comes home drenched in the monsoons. A delicious Portuguese Green soup, this easy recipe is delicious and needs only your pantry ingredients.
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The moment it rains hubby expects me to make soup. His first preference is Caldo, which we always had while dining out. I never did like it, as it always felt like I was drinking maida water with a few greens swimming at random. It was only when I started making it at home that I started enjoying it.
As many of my long-time readers know, I am from Goa. Goa was once a colony of Portugal. Many Portuguese recipes are pretty popular here.
Caldo Verde literally translates to “green broth”. The Traditional Caldo Verde recipe is made with collard greens and potato puree. It is said to have originated in northern Portugal, particularly in the Minho province. Today it is enjoyed all over the world! A comforting soup that is cheap and hearty!
Caldo Verde is a popular dish at celebrations like weddings or birthdays. Served in a “tigela”, a traditional earthen pot, this soup is delicious with a slice of bread, (and sausages for my meat-loving readers.)
These are the ingredients you need to make the soup. This is just a list. For exact measure please check the recipe card.
I highly recommend Chiffonade. It is a slicing technique where leafy green vegetables like spinach, or herbs like basil, are cut into long, thin strips. Stack these leaves and roll them tightly. Now slice perpendicular to the roll. Check the video for a better understanding.
Q: I do not want to use potatoes in my Caldo Verde Soup. How do I go about it?
A: Use cornstarch (or cornflour) to thicken your soup. The measure is 1 tablespoon per cup of liquid.
In a small bowl, add the cornstarch and add some water to make a smooth slurry. Bring the pot of soup to a boil, stir in the slurry and whisk it in the soup. Boil it till the soup becomes smooth and shiny. Serve hot. Please note now your soup is not gluten-free.
Q: Can I add milk to my Caldo Verde Soup?
A: Why not? Add regular dairy milk and bring it to a boil, right before you serve the soup. Naturally, this soup is no longer vegan. I have not tried using plant-based milk. If you do, please share your feedback with me.
Q: How do I add sausages to the Portuguese green soup?
A: Fry the thinly sliced sausage and add to the soup. Simple!
Q: How do I store Caldo Verde Soup?
A: If you plan to store Caldo Verde do not add the greens to the broth. Cool the batch fully before freeing it in air-tight containers.
Thaw when you need soup and bring to a boil before adding your greens.
I have tried storing it for a week. Beyond that I have not tried if you do try please let me know and I will update here.
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NARMADHA says
Caldo verde looks so delicious with potatoes and greens. Good to know about this Portuguese soup. Looks so simple and easy to make too
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Poonam Bachhav says
Caldo Verde sounds a simple yet comforting soup to me. I look forward to your posts for such interesting Goan delicacies.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Ruchi says
Wow sounds yummy. Never heard or tasted before but definitely it’s a refreshing one. Thanks for sharing such unique recipe
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Swati says
This soup recipe is new to me, I love potatoes and making a soup with it seems quite a delicious idea.. adding greens to it surely enhances the nutrient value of it. very filling and comforting!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
sasmita says
What a twist !!! Love this vegan version of caldo verde 🙂 Potato must be adding perfect thickness in the soup here ….
ArchanaPotdar says
Yes Sasmita you are right, it is amazing.
Sowmya says
Potato soup sounds delicious especially with garlic and onion. Your pics make it so much more tempting! Yum
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks, Sowmya.
Seema Sriram says
I like visiting your blog for these unique Goan recipes rich in heritage and flavours. I get tons of potatoes here so this is easy enough to be tried easily.
Preethicuisine says
Love this flavourful soup. Absolutely new recipe for me. Perfect wet weather to enjoy this soup here. Saving this innovative recipe with potatoes.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks.
Mayuri Patel says
Such a comforting and different kind of soup. Caldo Verde is a must try soup especially when the cold season sets in. Must be filling too with a potato base.
ArchanaPotdar says
Yes, it is filling. One cup and we are done.
Jayashree T.Rao says
Caldo Verde is easy to make and looks delicious. Good to know about these Portuguese dishes through your blog.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks.
hem lata srivastava says
Caldo Verde, the name sounds amazing and dish looks delicious. I love potatoes in any form, so simple but looks amazing.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Jolly says
Potato soup sounds so delicious and very comfort especially with garlic and onion. Perfect for this bangalore weather, every evening my husband demanded some hot snacks, will add it to my list. Lovely recipe!
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Jolly.
Kalyani says
Been ages since I made this.. I absolutely love the chifonnade of spinach in this, something “Masterchef”esque about it, right?
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks, Kalyani.
Shobha Keshwani says
This is a very healthy soup. I used to have it frequently in Brazil. I also make it at home here as I miss Brazilian food. Loved reading all the history that you have shared about the soup.
ArchanaPotdar says
Thanks.
Priya Vj says
Loved reading the history behind the caldo verde soup..the recipe is totally new to me and I will certainly look forward to make it soon
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 thanks.