Portuguese Soup Recipe

Name: Portuguese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sausage: linguica, chorizo, or even Italian spiced sausage; 1 bunch kale (6 to 8 cups chopped); 2 med starchy root vegetables (potatoes are the classic, but; you can use any variety from Yukon Gold, to sweet potato, rutabega, or turnip); 1 cup onions, chopped; 2 med carrots; 2 tsp garlic, minced; 2 TB olive oil; 6 to 8 cups chicken or veggie broth; (1) 28 oz can diced tomatoes; (1) 15 oz can beans (undrained): kidney, cannelini, chickpeas, lentils, black-eyed peas; salt and pepper, to taste; Optional herbs: caraway seeds, coriander, thyme, oregano

Servings: persons

1 lb sausage: linguica, chorizo, or even Italian spiced sausage
1 bunch kale (6 to 8 cups chopped)
2 med starchy root vegetables (potatoes are the classic, but
you can use any variety from Yukon Gold, to sweet potato, rutabega, or turnip)
1 cup onions, chopped
2 med carrots
2 tsp garlic, minced
2 TB olive oil
6 to 8 cups chicken or veggie broth
(1) 28 oz can diced tomatoes
(1) 15 oz can beans (undrained): kidney, cannelini, chickpeas, lentils, black-eyed peas
salt and pepper, to taste
Optional herbs: caraway seeds, coriander, thyme, oregano

1
Clean and prepare the vegetables. Cut the spine from the kale and slice it diagonally into small pieces. Set these stem pieces aside. Then tear or cut the kale leaves into about 1 inch squares. Scrub potato and cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Scrub carrots and chop into half or quarter rounds. Chop the onions and mince the garlic.
2
In a large dutch oven or heavy bottom soup pot, heat 1 TB of the oil. Add the sausage until browned, breaking it up into bite sized pieces with a sturdy utensil.
3
Add 1 TB oil and the onions, garlic, carrots and potatoes. Saute until onions or softened. Add kale stems, broth, tomatoes, beans, and any optional herbs and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until the potato is cooked, fork tender but not mushy.
4
Add kale leaves and cook another 5 minutes until kale has wilted but still bright green. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Serve with shaved parmesan.

788

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb sausage: linguica, chorizo, or even Italian spiced sausage, 1 bunch kale (6 to 8 cups chopped), 2 med starchy root vegetables (potatoes are the classic, but, you can use any variety from Yukon Gold, to sweet potato, rutabega, or turnip), and more.

Yes, Portuguese 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 Soup

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