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Cooking with Phyllis

Portuguese Kale Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb kale
• 1 lb potatoes
• 1 lb sausage (linguica or chorizo)
• 1 c chopped onions
• ½ c chopped carrots
• 2 tsps chopped garlic
• 2 Tbs olive oil
• 2 Tbs butter
• 2 qts chicken stock or combination beef or chicken
• 3 lb peeled chopped tomatoes or use canned
• 1 15oz can kidney beans
• Salt & pepper

Strip the leaves from washed kale and chop 6-8 cups lightly packed.

Drain and cut the potatoes into ½-inch slices, set aside.

Sauté onions, carrots and garlic in oil and butter, cook until soft.

Add potatoes and broth, simmer partially covered for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked.

Stir in tomatoes and kidney beans, simmer 10-15 minutes.

Add kale and sausage, cook 5-10 minutes longer, season to taste.

Serves 6-8.