Portuguese Sausage Kale Potato Soup

1. 1

   Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat. Saute the sausage rounds for 1 minute or two, until they are nicely browned. Transfer to a small plate and set aside. Add diced sausage to the pot and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, until they start to brown a bit. Transfer to small bowl and set aside.

2. 2

   Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot, along with the chopped garlic and onions. Saute over medium-low heat for 4-5 minutes until onions soften and start to get transparent. (Don't let them brown)

3. 3

   Add broth, water, potatoes and salt to the pot. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to a steady simmer and cook for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Using a potato masher, mash half the potatoes right in the pot, so you have a creamy broth with some chunks of potato remaining.

4. 4

   Add the cooked chopped sausage and the slivered kale. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the kale wilts and the soup is heated through.

5. 5

   Ladle soup into bowls and top each with a few rounds of cooked sausage. Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.