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Submitted by PanNan

"Rustic Portuguese Kale Soup - This particular version is typical of the Azores, where food is typically more rustic than on the mainland of Portugal. This recipe was discovered on the Honest Cooking Blog."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1⁄2 lb linguica sausage or 1/2 lb kielbasa, diced
• 1 medium sweet onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small russet potato, peeled and diced
• 8 cups water, chicken or 8 cups beef stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed, and thinly sliced
• 15 ounces canned white beans, rinsed and drained

directions

1. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Brown the sausage over high heat until charred on all sides, about 4 minutes. Remove to a bowl.
2. Add the remaining oil and sauté the onion until translucent, 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, paprika, chili flakes and salt; cook one minute more. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they’ve begun to blister, soften, and release their juices, about 5 minutes.
3. Return the sausage to the pot, along with the potato, stock or water, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low. Simmer the soup until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
4. Fold in the kale and beans and continue to simmer until soft, another 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add more salt as necessary.
5. Ladle the Portuguese kale soup into bowls and enjoy alongside crusty bread.
6. You can mash a few of the potatoes or beans to create a thicker broth.

Reviews

[LifeIsGood]

We loved this soup! It's hearty and full of flavor. I used chicken broth vs. water. We loved all the veggies, cooked perfectly, and the spicy sausage. Yum! I'm glad I made this authentic soup you posted. Thank you!