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Caldo Verde

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp (45 mL) olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 lb (450 g) potatoes, peeled and diced
• 8 cups (2 L) chicken stock
• 1/2 lb (250 g) dark green kale leaves orcabbage, shredded
• 3/4 lb (350 g) chourico (Portuguese cured sausage) or similar sausage, sliced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Saute the onions and potatoes in it for 2-3 minutes or until the onions soften.
2. Add the stock, bring quickly to the boil, then reduce heat and keep on a high simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are very soft (they should mash easily if pushed against the side of the pan). Use a hand blender to puree the soup if desired, or leave the chunks as they are.
3. Add the shredded kale and chourico, and simmer for 10 minutes until the kale is tender and the sausage heated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and serve at once.