Caldo Verde

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 pound potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 pound kale, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 pound chorizo or linguica sausage, sliced

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 2 minutes.
3. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
4. Add diced potatoes and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
5. Mash some of the potatoes to thicken the soup.
6. Stir in chopped kale and let it cook for 5-10 minutes, until wilted.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. In a separate pan, cook sliced chorizo or linguica sausage until browned and crispy.
9. Serve the soup in bowls and top with slices of cooked sausage.