Caldo Verde

Submitted by graceparish

"A Portuguese extravaganza of pureed potatoes with simmered kale, spiked with garlic and made hearty with red beans."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 cup red beans
• 1⁄2 yellow onion
• 4 potatoes
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 bunch kale, sliced
• 4 cups water

directions

1. Bring the water to a simmer. Add the onions, potatoes, salt, pepper, garlic, and crushed red pepper, if desired. Simmer for 10 minutes, until the potatoes are soft.
2. Blend the ingredients with an immersion blender (or in a standard blender and then return to the pot).
3. Return the soup to a simmer. Add the kale to the simmering soup, cooking it for about 5 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat, then immediately stir in the red beans.