PORTUGUESE KALE AND POTATO SOUP

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The Portuguese soup caldo verde is ideal cool weather comfort food. It is full of good-for-you greens and potatoes, while sausage keeps things porky and satisfying.

Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Soup/Stew     Potato     Dinner     Lunch     Sausage     Simmer     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Winter

Yield Makes 4 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 pound chouriƧo or linguiƧa (smoked Portuguese sausages) or kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound russet (baking) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
6 cups water
1 pound kale, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves very thinly sliced
Accompaniment: piri-piri sauce or other hot sauce

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 5-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then brown sausage, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Add 2 tablespoon oil to fat in pot and cook onion and garlic with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper over medium heat, stirring often, until browned, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, water, and 1 teaspoon salt and simmer, covered, until potatoes are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Mash some potatoes into soup to thicken, then add kale and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in sausage and cook until just heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper.

Cassandra Bill
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I made this soup last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The soup was creamy, flavorful, and very filling. The kale and potatoes added a nice texture and flavor to the soup. I will definitely be making this soup again.


gorge awad
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The flavors are so rich and the soup is so hearty and filling. I love that it's also a healthy and affordable meal. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a del


ndkhan ndkhan
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I made this soup for dinner tonight and it was delicious! The soup was creamy, flavorful, and very filling. The kale and potatoes added a nice texture and flavor to the soup. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Timothy Musembe
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of kale and potatoes. The soup is also very flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Nadia Saunders
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I made this soup last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The soup was creamy, flavorful, and very filling. The kale and potatoes added a nice texture and flavor to the soup. I will definitely be making this soup again.


tsatsi molapo
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The flavors are so rich and the soup is so hearty and filling. I love that it's also a healthy and affordable meal. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a del


Senait Esayas
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I made this soup for dinner tonight and it was delicious! The soup was creamy, flavorful, and very filling. The kale and potatoes added a nice texture and flavor to the soup. I will definitely be making this soup again.


wasiq Khan
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of kale and potatoes. The soup is also very flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Prince Jahid
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I made this soup last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The soup was creamy, flavorful, and very filling. The kale and potatoes added a nice texture and flavor to the soup. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Nadeem lahori
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The flavors are so rich and the soup is so hearty and filling. I love that it's also a healthy and affordable meal. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a del


Nirmala Pokharel
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I made this soup for dinner tonight and it was delicious! The soup was creamy, flavorful, and very filling. The kale and potatoes added a nice texture and flavor to the soup. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Abdulateef Muhammed
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of kale and potatoes. The soup is also very flavorful and filling. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Bhatti Azeem
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I made this soup last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The soup was creamy, flavorful, and very filling. The kale and potatoes added a nice texture and flavor to the soup. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Isaah Reeve
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The flavors are so rich and the soup is so hearty and filling. I love that it's also a healthy and affordable meal. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a del