SOPA DE COUVES: How to Make Portuguese Kale Soup with Linguiça & Potatoes

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher, while water with seasoning cuts costs.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while frozen options save money.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced potatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and blend the soup until smooth.

Return the soup to the pot and stir in shredded cabbage.

Cook until cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes.

Slice chorizo and add to the soup; simmer for 5 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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