Adapted from cook.com

This soup can be frozen, but don’t leave it too long the potatoes will get mushy.

1-2 lbs fresh/frozen Kale

1 large yellow Onion diced

3 Potatoes, peeled large dice

2 Chourico or Linguica, sliced

8 cups chicken or pork broth

1/4 cup Olive Oil

6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

1 can Cannellini beans

1 bay leaf

Carrots (optional) sliced

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 hot pepper, seeded finely diced

1/3 teaspoon paprika

Season with salt and pepper to taste

 

Instructions

1. Slice chourico or linguica

2. Saute in 1/4 cup of olive oil, with onion, and chopped garlic. Do not allow garlic to brown, so add last. Sausage does

not need to cook.

3. Add liquid and seasonings simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Prepare the kale by rinsing thoroughly and tearing the leafy portions from the stems. Tear into bite-size pieces. Discard stems.

5. Add potatoes, kale, and carrots if using, simmer additional 30 minutes.

6. Add beans if desired. Heat through and check seasonings

Serve with Portuguese pops (rolls) or Crown Pilot chowder crackers.