Traditional Portuguese Kale and Chorizo Soup | Emeril Lagasse

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: chorizo

Turkey sausage reduces fat while chorizo adds a similar flavor profile.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while canola is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach is more tender and easier to find, while collard greens have a similar texture.

Start by heating 2 teaspoons of olive oil in a soup pot.

Sauté chopped onion and 1 tablespoon of garlic with a pinch of crushed red pepper for 4-5 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Add diced russet potatoes and 2 quarts of chicken broth to the pot.

Simmer for 20-30 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Add kale cut into thin strips and chorizo to the pot.

Simmer for an additional 15 minutes, adjusting seasoning to taste.

Finish with 2 teaspoons of fresh mint, 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, and chopped cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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