Name: Portuguese Caldo Verde
Ingredients: 1 pound kale or collard greens; 1/3 pound dried small white beans, soaked in water overnight and drained; 3 medium yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 quarts chicken stock; 1/2 pound linguica (portuguese sausage) or kielbasa (polish sausage); 1/2 pound potatoes, peeled and grated; salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

Portuguese Caldo Verde

Ingredients

1 pound kale or collard greens
1/3 pound dried small white beans, soaked in water overnight and drained
3 medium yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
3 quarts chicken stock
1/2 pound linguica (portuguese sausage) or kielbasa (polish sausage)
1/2 pound potatoes, peeled and grated
salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Serves 10-12. Remove the large ribs of the kale and slice the vegetable into very thin strips, as thin as possible. Place in a bowl of cold water for 1 hour. Drain well. In an 8-quart soup pot saute the onions in the olive oil. Add the kale, chicken stock, and remaining ingredients, including the drained beans. Simmer for 1-1/2 hours, covered. Taste for salt and pepper before serving.