Caldo Verde
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
4-6 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced.
2 quarts cold water or chicken stock
1 lb linguica sausage
2 tsp. salt
pepper
1 lb kale rinsed, and thinly sliced.
Directions
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until tender. Add the potatoes, and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the water or chicken stock to the saucepan, bring to a boil, then cover the pan, and boil gently for about 20 minutes.
While the soup is boiling, remove the linguica from it's casing, and crumble into a large skillet. Cook over medium high heat until cooked through, and most of the fat has rendered out, about 10 minutes.
Mash or puree the potatoes. Add the linguica, and salt and pepper to taste, and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
Add the kale, and cook for a few minutes more, until the kale is tender. Remove from the heat and serve.
Submitted By: Tim Sousa
