Portuguese Kale Soup with Spicy Chourice
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Green Kale, chopped or julienned (Try different Varieties)
- 1 Pint Diced onion, celery, and carrot
- 1 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Garlic
- Olive Oil for cooking
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 Pint Peeled and Diced Yukon Gold Potato
- 1 Pint Diced Fresh Tomato
- 1 Pint Cubed Hot chourice (chorizo)
- 2 Quarts Chicken Broth
- 2 each Bay leaves
- 1 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Thyme
- 1 Tbsp Piri Piri Chili powder or 2 Tbsp Sauce
- 1 Cup garbanzo beans (cooked)
Instructions
- In a large heavy pot, Heat oil over medium high heat. Saute the onion, celery, carrot, Bay leaves, and garlic until translucent. Then stir in the piri piri.
- Add the potatoes and stir. Allow the potatoes to get a little color. Then add in the chourice. Brown the meat slightly, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the kale and stir. Then add the stock. Bring to a boil, then taper to a simmer. Simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes until the kale is soft.
- Add in the tomatoes, beans, and Thyme. Return to a boil for 1 minute. Turn of the heat and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot. Serve with A Nice Pao and Queijo Da Serra ou Sao Jorge