Caldo Verde

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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.

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Steps

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In a large stockpot or dutch oven , heat 1 tablespoon of the oil.

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Brown the sausage over high heat until charred on all sides , about 4 minutes.

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Remove to a bowl.

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Add the remaining oil and saut the onion until translucent , 5 minutes.

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Stir in the garlic , paprika , chili flakes and salt.

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Cook one minute more.

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Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until theyve begun to blister , soften , and release their juices , about 5 minutes.

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Return the sausage to the pot , along with the potato , stock or water , and bay leaf.

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Bring to a boil over high heat , then reduce to medium-low.

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Simmer the soup until the potatoes are tender , about 15 minutes.

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Fold in the kale and beans and continue to simmer until soft , another 10 minutes.

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Taste for seasoning and add more salt as necessary.

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Ladle the portuguese kale soup into bowls and enjoy alongside crusty bread.

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You can mash a few of the potatoes or beans to create a thicker broth.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, linguica sausage, sweet onion, garlic cloves, paprika, sea salt, red chili pepper flakes, cherry tomatoes, russet potato, water, bay leaf, kale, canned white beans