RECIPE: Caldo Verde

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Caldo Verde (Portugese Kale Soup):

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon roasted garlic
1 pound of  linguicia sausage, sliced thin
6 medium white or red potatoes, diced
1 can white beans, drained
4 cups cold water
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 pound kale or collard greens, cut very fine
Salt and pepper to taste

 

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are translucent. Add the garlic and linguicia, then cook for 2 minutes strirring constantly. Add the potatoes, beans and greens, cover everything with water and broth, bring to a boil and lower the heat, simmering until the potatoes are almost done, about 15 minutes.

This improves after a couple of days in the 'fridge.