Portugal

Caldo Verde

-4 Tbsp olive oil, divided
-1 onion, minced
-1 clove garlic, minced
-6 potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
-2 quarts cold water
-6 oz linguica OR chorico sausage, thinly sliced
-2 1/2 tsp salt
-ground black pepper, to taste
-1 lb. kale, rinsed and julienned


1) In a large saucepan over med heat, cook onion and garlic in 3 Tbsp olive oil for about 3 minutes. Stir in potatoes and cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes more. Pour in water, bring to a boil, and let boil gently for 20 minutes, until potatoes are mushy.
2) Meanwhile, in a large skillet over med-low heat, cook sausage until it has released most of its fat, about 10 minutes. Drain.
3) Mash potatoes or puree the potato mixture with a blender or food processor. Stir the sausage, salt and pepper into the soup and return to med heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
4) Just before serving, stir kale into soup and simmer 5 minutes or until kale is tender and jade green. Stir in the remaining Tbsp of olive oil and serve at once.

Source: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Caldo-Verde-Portuguese-Green-Soup/Detail.aspx?evt19=1