Kale Sausage Potato Soup
I was looking through my soup recipes today and this one popped out at me. Its that time of year and whether or not you like the colder weather, there is nothing like a bowl of soup to warm you up.
This recipe is very similar to the Portuguese Caldo Verde soup. I’m not an expert on Caldo Verde, but I believe the potatoes are chopped in that recipe, in the recipe I am sharing today, the potatoes are cooked and then mashed to give you a creamier and thicker soup. If you would like you could leave some of the potatoes in chunks, rather than mash them.
This recipe is very similar to the Portuguese Caldo Verde soup. I’m not an expert on Caldo Verde, but I believe the potatoes are chopped in that recipe, in the recipe I am sharing today, the potatoes are cooked and then mashed to give you a creamier and thicker soup. If you would like you could leave some of the potatoes in chunks, rather than mash them.
- 8 ounces of kale – stems discarded; finely chop leaves
- 8 ounces chorizo sausage
- 1 1/2 lbs red potatoes
- 8 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- pinch of cayenne pepper optional
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Simmer sausages in pan with enough water to cover for 15 minutes. Drain and cut into thin slices. Set aside.
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Cook potatoes in slightly salted boiling water for about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain, place in bowl and mash adding a little of the cooking liquid to form a thick paste.
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Bring the broth to boil and add kale and chorizo. Simmer for five minutes then add the mashed potatoes. Simmer for 15 minutes
