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

Directions

 * 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.