Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1.5 lbs Potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 6 cups Chicken Broth (low sodium)
• 8 oz Collard Greens (thinly sliced)
• 4 oz Chouriço or Chorizo (sliced)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2Add chopped onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3Add diced potatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender.
4. 4Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup until slightly creamy, leaving some chunks of potato.
5. 5Add sliced collard greens and chorizo. Simmer for another 10 minutes, or until collard greens are tender.
6. 6Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

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