Print Recipe
Portuguese Caldo Verde
 
recipe image
Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 90 Minutes
Ready In: 90 Minutes
Servings: 8
One dish meal that is filling and satisfiying
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
6 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 quarts cold water
6 ounces linguica sausage, thinly sliced ( any spicy sausage )
1 cup thick diced ham
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 pound kale, rinsed and julienned ( collards are acceptable
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook onion and garlic in 3 tablespoons olive oil for 3 minutes. Stir in potatoes and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes more.
2. Pour in water, bring to a boil, and let boil gently for 20 minutes, until potatoes are mushy.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook sausage until it has released most of its fat, 10 minutes. Drain.
4. Mash potatoes or puree the potato mixture with a blender or food processor.
5. Stir the sausage, salt and pepper into the soup and return to medium heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
6. Just before serving, stir kale into soup and simmer, 5 minutes, until kale is tender and jade green. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and serve
By RecipeOfHealth.com