Cape Verde-Caldo Verde (Portuguese Kale Soup)

Step 1

Heat oil in a large soup pot to medium heat.

Step 2

Add in the onions and garlic, cook until soft but not browned about 5 minutes

Step 3

Add in the chicken stock or chicken stock and water combination

Step 4

Add in the potatoes, salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil.

Step 5

Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are soft about 20 minutes

Step 6

Remove the pot from the heat and lightly mash the potatoes with a potato masher.

Step 7

In another skillet, over medium high heat, cook the sausage, stirring until browned.

Step 8

Add the meat to the soup pot making sure to include any brown crusty bits.

Step 9

Simmer for five minutes then stir in the kale, and simmer for a few more minutes

Step 10

Add the lemon juice

Step 11

Ladle into bowls and enjoy with some Portuguese bread.

Step 12

Awesome!