Caldo Verde (Kale and Potato Soup)

Portugal's favourite soup: potato, greens and a little chorizo.

Ingredients

• 4 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 200 g kale, spinach or cabbage, finely shredded
• 100 g chorizo or russian sausage, sliced (optional)
• 1.2 litre water or stock
• 3 tbsp olive oil

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Method

1. Fry the onion and garlic in oil until soft. Add potatoes and water and boil for 20 minutes.
2. Mash or blend until smooth.
3. Add the shredded greens and simmer 5 minutes until bright green.
4. Fry the sausage slices and add on top. Season and serve with bread.

Cheaper swaps & tips

• Russian or Vienna sausage is a cheaper stand-in for chorizo.
• Cabbage works instead of kale.

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