Caldo Verde

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a dutch oven over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent and starting to brown. Add the potatoes and cook for about a minute, then add the garlic and pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Add the broth or stock and bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or longer, until the potatoes are very tender. Then remove from heat and puree in batches in a blender, or directly in the pan using an immersion blender. Return the pureed soup to a simmer.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, brown the kielbasa or linguica in a large skillet. Add the sausage to the simmering soup along with the kale and the parsley. Cook until the kale is quite tender. Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro and lemon juice. Allow to sit for five minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and some crusty bread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.