Caldo Verde (Green Soup)

Ingredients

• about 680 g Potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 8 cups Kale (thinly sliced)
• 1 medium Onion (diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. 2Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender.
3. 3Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup until smooth but still slightly chunky.
4. 4Stir in the sliced kale and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
5. 5Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

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