Portuguese Chourico and Kale Soup Recipe

Name: Portuguese Chourico and Kale Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil; 3 medium white waxy potatoes, like yukon golds, peeled and diced; 2 medium onions, chopped; 4 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 bay leaves, fresh or dried; 1 pound kale, coarsely chopped; Coarse salt and pepper; 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzos (chick peas), drained and rinsed; 1 can diced tomatoes; 1 pound diced chourico, casing removed; 1 quart chicken broth; Warm, crusty bread

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium white waxy potatoes, like yukon golds, peeled and diced
2 medium onions, chopped
4 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves, fresh or dried
1 pound kale, coarsely chopped
Coarse salt and pepper
1 (15-ounce) can garbanzos (chick peas), drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
1 pound diced chourico, casing removed
1 quart chicken broth
Warm, crusty bread

1
Heat oil in a deep pot over medium high heat.
2
Add potatoes and onions, cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add garlic, bay leaves, and kale to the pot.
4
Cover pot and wilt greens 2 minutes.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Add beans, tomatoes, chourico, and broth to the pot and bring soup to a full boil.
7
Reduce heat back to medium and cook 5 to 10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.
8
Serve soup with hunks of crusty bread and butter.
9
Cook's Note: If you are in Mystic, ask for cherise (phonetic pronunciation), if you want to sample the chourico.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons (2 turns around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil, 3 medium white waxy potatoes, like yukon golds, peeled and diced, 2 medium onions, chopped, 4 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Portuguese Chourico and Kale Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Portuguese Chourico and Kale Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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