home made portuguese soup

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: chorizo

Turkey sausage lowers fat content while chorizo adds a similar flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while canola is more budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lighter, while bouillon is an economical alternative.

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach is milder in flavor, while collard greens are often less expensive.

Peel and chop potatoes into small cubes.

Slice kale into thin strips.

Chop onions and garlic finely.

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

Add onions and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add potatoes and bay leaves; stir to combine.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and blend the soup until smooth, if desired.

Stir in kale and sliced sausage; cook until kale is wilted, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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