Portuguese Kale Soup Recipe

Name: Portuguese Kale Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces hot Italian sausages; 1 12 ounces sliced pepperoni, slivered; 1 large yellow onion, quartered and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups); 1 medium stalk celery, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken stock; 6 cups water; 8 ounces kale, thick stems removed and leaves sliced (8 cups); ½ teaspoon garlic, minced; 12 ox red potatoes, halved and sliced (2 cups); ½ teaspoon hot red pepper sauce (to taste); ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste); ½ cup cooked red kidney beans or ½ cup cannellini beans

Servings: persons

4 ounces hot Italian sausages
1 12 ounces sliced pepperoni, slivered
1 large yellow onion, quartered and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium stalk celery, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken stock
6 cups water
8 ounces kale, thick stems removed and leaves sliced (8 cups)
½ teaspoon garlic, minced
12 ox red potatoes, halved and sliced (2 cups)
½ teaspoon hot red pepper sauce (to taste)
¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
½ cup cooked red kidney beans or ½ cup cannellini beans

1
Remove the casings from the sausage and discard; crumble the meat.
2
In a stockpot cook the sausage, stirring, over moderately low heat for 4 minutes.
3
Add the pepperoni and cook and additional 2 minutes or until the fat is rendered.
4
Drain meats well and place on paper toweling.
5
Pour out all but 1 tsp of the fat from the stockpot and discard.
6
Add the onion and celery to the stockpot and cook, covered, over low heat for 8 minutes or until softened.
7
Return the sausage to the stockpot and add the stock, waster, kale, and garlic.
8
Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
9
Stir in the potatoes, red pepper sauce, and salt and simmer, covered, 20 minutes more or until the potatoes and kale are tender.
10
Add the beans and cook just until heated through.

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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: 4 ounces hot Italian sausages, 1 12 ounces sliced pepperoni, slivered, 1 large yellow onion, quartered and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups), 1 medium stalk celery, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups), and more.

Yes, Portuguese 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.

Portuguese Kale Soup

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