Caldo Verde (Potato and Kale Soup)

Ingredients

• about 680 g Potatoes
• 1 bunch Kale
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• about 113 g Chorizo (or plant-based alternative)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 6 cups Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

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

Instructions

1. 1Peel and cube potatoes. Thinly slice kale.
2. 2Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
3. 3Add potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 15 minutes).
4. 4Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth.
5. 5Add chorizo (or plant-based alternative) and kale. Cook until kale is tender (about 5 minutes).
6. 6Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

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