Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1.5 lbs Potatoes
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 8 cups Collard greens
• 4 oz Chouriço (Portuguese sausage)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. 2Peel and dice potatoes. Add potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes.
3. 3While potatoes are cooking, slice chouriço into thin rounds (if using).
4. 4Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer soup to a regular blender and blend in batches.
5. 5Stir in collard greens and chouriço (if using). Simmer until collard greens are tender, about 5-10 minutes.
6. 6Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

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