Caldo Verde

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Caldo Verde
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Makes: 6 servings adjust
Classic Portuguese Stew

Directions

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 4 medium Garlic Clove, minced

Step 1

Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 1 pound Red Bliss Potato, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • Salt

Step 2

Add 3 cups of broth, potatoes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove pot from heat and mash potatoes in liquid with potato masher until no large chunks remain and potatoes thicken stew slightly.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Chorizo, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 sprig Fresh Savory

Step 3

Return pot to medium high heat. add remaining 3 cups broth, sausage, and savory and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer to blend flavors, about 15 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces Kale, stemmed and cut into 1/4 inch strips
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Step 4

Remove and discard savory. Stir in kale and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, drizzling each portion with olive oil.
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