Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup)

1. 1

   Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the onion and the garlic and cook for 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the potatoes and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour in the water and bring to a boil; boil gently until the potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, cook the sausage in a large skillet over medium-low heat until it has released most of its fat, about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Drain.

7. 7

   Use an immersion blender to purée the potato mixture.

8. 8

   Stir in the sausage and season with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Increase the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Stir in the kale and simmer until tender and bright green, about 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and serve immediately.

• Calories 369.79 kcal Moderate
• Protein 8.34 g Moderate
• Carbs 51.08 g Moderate
• Total Fat 17.05 g High
• Saturated Fat 4.39 g High
• Trans Fat 0.37 g High
• Cholesterol 17.27 mg Moderate
• Sodium 806.98 mg High
• Fiber 5.71 g Good Source
• Sugar 14.56 g High
• Added Sugar 13.25 g High
• Calcium 177.98 mg Moderate
• Iron 2.63 mg Moderate
• Potassium 553.77 mg Moderate
• Vitamin A 3475.85 mcg_rae Good Source
• Vitamin C 96.53 mg Good Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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