Green Soup (Caldo Verde)

• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 large onion, peeled and minced
• 1 large garlic clove, peeled and minced
• 6 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
• 2 quarts cold water
• 6 ounces chorizo sausages, thinly sliced
• 2 12 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bunch kale, cut into small pieces with corse stems removed

1. Heat 3 Tbl.
2. oil in large stock pot.
3. Add onions and garlic, saute for a few minutes.
4. Add the potatoes and saute until they begin to brown.
5. Pour in the water.
6. Cover and gently simmer over medium heat for 30-45 minutes, until potatoes are really soft.
7. While the potatoes are cooking, saute the chorizo in a pan over low heat for about 10 minutes.
8. Smash potatoes lightly with a hand masher.
9. Add the chorizo, salt and pepper to the pot.
10. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
11. Add the kale and simmer for 30 minutes.
12. If you like your kale really soft, simmer for 1 1/2 hours, uncovered.
13. Add the remaining olive oil and serve.

olive oil, onion, garlic, potatoes, cold water, chorizo sausages, salt, black pepper, kale

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/green-soup-caldo-verde-150266 (may not work)