What Caldo verde is
Kale and potato soup with sliced sausage.
Caldo verde is listed as a dish in the Portugal guide, where the index tags it mild and pork. That is the useful shorthand, but it is not the whole story: the same name can cover a breakfast version, a street version and a restaurant version with different garnishes and prices.
Where to find Caldo verde
Caldo verde is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Portugal. Start with busy markets and casual counters, where turnover keeps the food fresh.
The Portugal guide also covers 6 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Caldo verde sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 8 food entries we track for Portugal, 6 are budget, 2 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 6 | Pastel de nata, Caldo verde, Sardinhas assadas |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 2 | Bacalhau à Brás, Francesinha |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Caldo verde is one of 6 dish entries and 6 budget items; 3 items share the mild tag.
Dietary notes
- Pork tag: pork or a pork-derived ingredient is part of the indexed recipe. Ask before ordering if you avoid it.
How to order it
- The indexed version is mild. Heat levels still vary by kitchen, so ask for chilli or sauce on the side.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Portugal items that make most sense alongside Caldo verde, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Portugal items share the most tags with Caldo verde, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
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Caldo verde: common questions
What is Caldo verde?
Kale and potato soup with sliced sausage. It is listed in the TasteBridge Portugal guide as a dish.
How much does Caldo verde cost in Portugal?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Caldo verde vegetarian?
Caldo verde is not tagged vegetarian in our data. Ask before ordering if you avoid meat, fish or animal fats; the recipe can vary by kitchen.
Where can I try Caldo verde?
Our index lists it across Portugal, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Portugal. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.