Portuguese Kale Soup
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INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 cup diced onions
1/2 cup diced turnips
1/2 cup diced carrots
1 bunch kale, stemmed and roughly chopped
6-ounces chopped chorizo, spicy sausage
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
6 cups beef stock
1 cup kidney beans
6-ounces diced tomatoes
10-ounces diced potatoesIn a large stock pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onions, turnips, and carrots and cook for 5 minutes. Add the kale, chorizo, bay leaves, parsley, and thyme and mix well. Add the beef stock, beans, and tomatoes. Bring the soup to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil and add the diced potatoes. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain the potatoes and add them to the soup. Remove the bay leaves and serve hot.
Makes 4 servings