Caldo Verde

 

Today’s weather was soup weather. We had potatoes, kale, and spicy sausage. That called for Caldo Verde.

• 6 medium sized potatoes, peeled and cut to 1/4" dice, submersed in cold water until ready to use
• 2 tblsp olive oil
• 8 oz spicy sausage (cooked according to package instructions if necessary), thinly sliced
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped 
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 
• 4 cups of water
• 8oz kale leaves, finely shredded
• Salt to taste

1. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent. 
2. Add the chopped garlic and cook one more minute.
3. Drain the diced potatoes and stir into the pan, cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the water and simmer the potatoes covered for 20 minutes.
4. Add the shredded kale. Bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer covered for 15 minutes. 
5. Add the cooked sausage and let it heat through.
6. Add salt to taste.