Caldo Verde

In traditional Portuguese cooking, potatoes, kale, and chorizo make up Caldo Verde, a hearty soup. Its great for a healthy and filling meal because it has lots of great flavors and a comforting texture.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves thinly sliced
• 1/2 lb chorizo sausage, sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add chopped onion and saut until translucent

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute

Add diced potatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally

Pour in the broth and bring to a boil

Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender

Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some chunks for texture

Add sliced kale and chorizo, simmer for an additional 10 minutes

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Serve hot, optionally drizzled with olive oil

Enjoy your delicious Caldo Verde