Try a taste of Portugal with this Caldo Verde soup - New Day NW

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is fresher and more flavorful.

Start with a little olive oil in the pan.

Add Portuguese sausage and Italian sausage to the pan to caramelize for 3-4 minutes.

Remove the sausages from the pan and leave the oil.

Saute half an onion and garlic in the same oil for 3 minutes.

Add raw potatoes to the onion and garlic mixture.

Season with cumin, black pepper, and a bay leaf (if available).

Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender.

Blend the soup until smooth.

Add the collard greens last to keep them vibrant green.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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