Caldo Verde
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound sliced smoked sausage, such as linguica or kielbasa
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 10 cups chicken stock or water
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 bunch collard greens, chopped
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- In a large heavy pot, heat the oil over medium high heat until hot.
- Brown the sausage, turning once, until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the sausage to a plate.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook, stirring until golden, about 6 minutes.
- Add the sausage back to the pot and stir in the stock, potatoes, and collards.
- Boil the soup until the potatoes are falling apart and the collards are tender, about 40 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
extravirgin olive oil, sausage, onion, garlic, chicken, potatoes, collard greens, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/caldo-verde (may not work)