A few years ago, after a public vote, "green broth" was announced as one of the seven wonders of Portuguese cuisine. Caldo Verde is valued ... as an addition to the soup. Heat 2-3 tablespoons ...

Once water boils, pour it over greens. Let them soften and steam-dry in colander at least 5 minutes. Once creamy soup base has simmered 15 minutes, add chouriço rounds. Simmer until chouriço ...

he would peel vegetables from their small backyard garden—about as much as a 7-year-old could do to assist—while she made Portuguese staples like caldo verde, a comforting soup with greens ...