Caldo Verde

Description

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.

Ingredients

• 5 potatoes, peeled, cut in half (about 1 pound)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 6 cup water
• 1 cup parsley, fresh, chopped
• ½ tsp salt
• 8 oz collard greens or kale (julienne cut)
• 1 chorizo sausage, thinly, sliced, (7 ounces)
• 1½ tsp pepper
• 2 tbsp oil, olive, extra virgin

Procedures

1. In large saucepan, bring potatoes, onion, water, parsley and salt to boil.
2. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
3. In blender or food processor or using immersion blender, purée soup, in batches, and return to pan.
4. Meanwhile, trim off stems and ribs from collard greens.
5. Shred leaves finely.
6. Add shredded leaves, sausage and pepper to puréed soup.
7. Cook until greens are tender, about 20 minutes.
8. Gently stir in oil.