Vegan Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• about 680 g Potatoes
• 6 cups Vegetable Broth
• about 225 g Collard Greens
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• about 113 g Vegan Chorizo (optional)

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 chopped onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
2. 2Add peeled and diced potatoes, vegetable broth, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
3. 3Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth (or blend in batches in a regular blender).
4. 4Stir in thinly sliced collard greens and vegan chorizo (if using). Cook for another 5-10 minutes, until the greens are tender.
5. 5Serve hot.

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