Kale, onions and fresh potatoes straight from the spring garden are the stars of this amazing soup. It is really easy to make and I haven't meant anyone yet that hasn't loved it. I made it as part of our Cape Verde (now called Cabo Verde) menu as we are on a culinary journey around the world, alphabetically. Enjoy!
Portuguese Kale Soup
- Servings: 1 bowl
- Yield: Serves 4
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cooking Time: 45 min
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken stock or mix of chicken stock and water
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 1b. Linguica sausage, sliced
- ½ lb. chourico or chorizo, crumbled
- 4 cups Kale, chopped
- 1 Tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
- salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
- Heat oil in a large soup pot to medium high
- Add in the onions and garlic, cook until soft but not browned about 5 minutes
- Add in the chicken stock or chicken stock and water combination
- Add in the potatoes, salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil
- Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are soft about 20 minutes
- Remove the pot from the heat and lightly mash the potatoes with a masher
- In another skillet, over medium high heat, cook the sausage, stirring until browned
- Add the meat to the soup pot making sure to include any crusty bits
- Simmer for five minutes then stir in the kale, and simmer for a few more minutes
- Add the lemon juice
- Ladle into bowls and enjoy with some nice crustry bread for an awesome meal.
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