Caldo Verde (portuguese Green Soup)

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
• 6 ounces turkey kielbasa, sliced (polish sausage)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat. add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
• 2 add the broth and potatoes. bring to a boil. lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until potatoes are very soft. using a potato masher or large spoon, slightly mash potatoes to thicken soup.
• 3 stir in the spinach, kielbasa, salt, and pepper. simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes more until heated through.