Portuguese green soup 葡国青菜汤
Portuguese green soup is featured among the local specialties of Macau.
Green vegetable soup can contain Portuguese sausage. Confirm the ingredients if you avoid pork.
How it is made
Potatoes are cooked and worked into a smooth soup base, then finely shredded greens are added. Portuguese sausage may be used as a garnish or flavoring, depending on the restaurant.
Flavour & texture
The soup is soft and comforting, with fine green strands giving texture and sausage adding smoky richness when present. It is fuller than a clear vegetable broth.
Local roots & traditions
Caldo verde is a Portuguese soup served in Macau's Portuguese dining settings.
How to order Portuguese green soup
Ask whether sausage or meat stock is used before choosing it as a vegetable course.
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Questions before you order
What name should I show when ordering?
Show 葡国青菜汤 for Portuguese green soup. Ask whether sausage or meat stock is used before choosing it as a vegetable course.
Sources & reading
Recipes and servings vary between kitchens.