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Caldeirada de Pescador refers to a hearty Brazilian fish stew made with fish and assorted vegetables, almost the same as Portugal's Caldeirada de Peixe

Caldo Verde which literally means "green soup" actually refers to Portugal's salty, green soup made from shredded kale, potatoes, linguica and olive oil. Caldo Verde is the the most popular of the long list of soups produced by the Portuguese. The list of ingredients required for Caldo Verde proves that this world-famous symbol of Portugal began as food of poor people, as it basically compiles the produce of an ordinary home garden. Caldo Verde has become the symbol of the Portuguese cooking worldwide, and a favorite speciality to consume at various festivities around the area of the former Portuguese empire.

Caudiere refers to a French soup with mussels and onions.

Caudle refers to an old-time French beverage that is a blend of wine, eggs, sugar and spices, and served warm.

Causa a la Limeña refers to a South American dish - a large potato cake filled with meat or seafood, and vegetables.

- Causa azulada : Causa Azulada refers to a potato cake made with blue potatoes that is filled with pepper, olives and Swiss chard.

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