Portuguese Calde Verde Soup

• large potatoes, peeled and cubed↗6
• cups low sodium chicken broth↗4
• large spicy chorizo sausage↗1
• cups cold water6
• garlic cloves↗2
• large onion, quartered↗1
• teaspoon salt (to taste)↗1⁄2
• teaspoon black pepper↗1⁄4
• tablespoon olive oil↗1
• teaspoon garlic powder↗1⁄2
• teaspoon paprika↗1⁄2
• teaspoon onion powder↗1⁄2
• large kale leaves or 4 -6 cups of shredded kale↗6

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Remove the hard stalk from the kale and set aside. Cut the leaves lengthwise into several strips. Stack the strips then cut into very thin strips.

2. 2

   In a large deep pot, add the whole sausage, potatoes, kale stalks, onion, garlic, water, broth, oil and seasonings. Cook on medium heat until the potatoes are tender.

3. 3

   Remove the sausage from the broth and cut into thin slices then set aside. Remove the kale stocks, then discard.

4. 4

   Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth and lump free.

5. 5

   Add the kale and sausage slices to the soup, and cook on medium until the kale is tender. Adjust seasoning if necessary.