PORTUGUESE KALE SOUP (WITH VEGGIE VERSION)
My grandmother (from Fall River Massachusettes) taught me to make this soup just before I went to college. I tweaked it a little, but not much. This is portuguese soul food. It cures all ills, especially the rainy cabin fever I get here in Seattle each winter. Note: 12.02.07 I stopped eating meat, but still love to make this soup. Vegetarians... use "Soyrizo" instead of Chourice.
Provided by Kendra PeloJoaquin
Categories Apple
Time 2h20m
Yield 1 huge pot of soup
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Dump the potatoes in a big old stock pot with the garlic, the wine and about a gallon of water or stock, about a tbs of salt, a few dashes of hot sauce, the two apple halves and the bay leaves.
- Heat on medium with a lid.
- While the potatoes soften, simmer the chourico in a smallish sauce pan.
- Add a little olive oil if it's really lean sausage.
- Cover it and simmer on low (you want to save all the savory, spicey yumminess to stay right there in the pan!) When the potatoes are good and soft, mash them.
- (I take the apples out-- they should be floating -- for a sweeter soup, leave them in, but take the peels off.) I mash them right there in the stock pot, but some people like to strain them out, smash'em and then put them back inches.
- Whatever you do,*don't* dump out all of the wonderful broth the potatoes have created for you.
- Don't smash them entirely if you like a nice chunky soup.
- When the chourico is all cooked (I tell by the consistency.) put the onions in the pan and put the lid back on.
- Turn off the heat, and let the onions start to wilt in the pan.
- Let the potato broth simmer without a lid for about 1/2 hour.
- Taste it.
- Adjust salt/pepper.
- Take out the Bay Leaves Add the Kale, the Chourico/Onion mixture, the thyme, turmeric (about 1 tsp each), the tomatoes and the beans.
- Let it simmer with the lid off for about 1/2 hour.
- Taste it, adjust it.
- Add the juice of about the 1/4 of the lemon.
- Continue to simmer and taste for about 1 hour or so adjusting lemon, spices, salt, and hot sauce.
- Serve with some crusty bread, and parmesean cheese to put on top.
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sohelhafsa sabasami
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. It's also very filling and satisfying. I love the addition of the crispy kale.
Mental Brand
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of kale, but this soup was surprisingly good! The kale was cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Chad Aresvik
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's always delicious! I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It's a great way to clean out the fridge.
Rapelang Wilson Luvha
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit! It's a great way to use up leftover kale and other vegetables. I usually add some extra beans or lentils to make it even more filling.
Alex Abdish
[email protected]This soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably won't make it again.
TONY SPARK
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the veggie version because it was so healthy and packed with vegetables.
Shumaila Nawaz
[email protected]This is my new favorite soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the crispy kale and the flavorful broth.
Queen Queen
[email protected]This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll probably make it again, but I'll use less cayenne pepper next time.
mohmmed maazin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out bland. I think it needed more seasoning or maybe some fresh herbs.
SM SOJAN VAI
[email protected]The veggie version of this soup was very flavorful and filling. I added some extra kale and potatoes to make it even more hearty. It's a great soup to make on a weeknight when you're short on time.
Tshiamo Madhlabane
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and turned out great! I used chicken broth instead of vegetable broth and it was still delicious. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.
Akbar Popal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of kale, but this soup was surprisingly good! The broth was flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Esther Agbozo
[email protected]This Portuguese kale soup was a delicious and hearty meal! The flavors were well-balanced and the veggie version was packed with nutritious vegetables. I especially loved the crispy kale and the flavorful broth.