CALDO VERDE

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Caldo verde means "green soup" and is considered Portugal's national dish. What better way to start off fall than with a simple, flavorful, and nourishing soup. From Cuisine Magazine

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 lbs large russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick (about 5)
2 cups yellow onions, diced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 lb pepperoni, peeled,sliced
4 cups kale, stemmed,sliced into thin strips (1/4 lb.)
salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Peel potatoes and slice thinly, about 1/8" thick.
  • Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.
  • Then, add potatoes and brown.
  • This will give the soup a deep color and rich potato taste.
  • Add onions and red pepper flakes, and cook until onions turn soft.
  • Stir in garlic, then add broth and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 10–15 minutes until potatoes are done.
  • Meanwhile, peel casing from pepperoni.
  • Slice pepperoni into 1/4"-thick pieces.
  • Heat skillet over medium heat and add slices.
  • Render and lightly brown on both sides.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • When potatoes are cooked, use a potato masher to mash the slices—but don’t cream them!
  • Try to simply chunk them enough so the broth thickens.
  • Now add the drained pepperoni.
  • In batches, stack stemmed kale and slice into shreds.
  • Add and cook 2–3 minutes.
  • Season with salt.
  • Just before serving, stir in lemon juice.
  • Acid turns the kale army-green if added too early.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.6, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 33, Sodium 579.2, Carbohydrate 36.4, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 13.8

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