Caldo Verde (Green Soup)

Ingredients

• about 680 g Potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 1 bunch Collard Greens (thinly sliced)
• 1 medium Onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• about 113 g Chouriço Sausage (optional, thinly sliced)
• 6 cups Vegetable Broth
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

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

Instructions

1. 1In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. 2Add chopped onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3Add the potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are very tender.
4. 4Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the soup until smooth.
5. 5Stir in the sliced collard greens and chouriço (if using). Simmer for another 5-10 minutes, or until the collard greens are tender.
6. 6Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

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