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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (639g)

Recipe makes 6 servings

Calories 793
Calories from Fat 299 (37%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 33.3g 51%
Saturated Fat 11.7g 58%
Monounsaturated Fat 16.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 1475mg 61%
Potassium 1988mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 86.6g 28%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g 50%
Sugars 4.1g
Protein 37.3g 74%

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Hearty Portuguese Kale Soup

Recipe #82886 | 45 min | 20 min prep | add private note

By: Bitsie
Feb 3, 2004

This is a very flavorful soup that is a comfort food for my family. The recipe was given to me by my Portuguese mil over 30 yrs ago. Her mother had passed it on to her. This soup is easily stretched to make more servings. The Chorizo gives the broth a good base for adding another can of beans or more pasta or a little water. Soul warming for a cold night, serve with a warm crusty bread. A great next day soup. Freezes well.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Remove casing from sausage and cut into smaller than bit sized pieces.
  2. 2
    Heat oil in a heavy soup pot; saute the sausage& onion just until the fat is rendered, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3
    Drain on paper towels.
  4. 4
    Add other ingredients except kale,& pasta.
  5. 5
    Bring to boil and simmer 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add kale, and pasta and simmer about 8 minutes until both are tender.
  7. 7
    Taste for seasoning- depending on how spicy your sausage is, add salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 8
    Serve piping hot.

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From: aprilfl514

On Dec 4, 2008

The family loved it!!! I did not add the pasta I thought that was to much carbs. I also added garlic and diced carrots. The carrots added another color and a great taste. This is going to be on my list of must have soups.Thanks

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  • From: dandel

    On Oct 3, 2008

    Delicious use of kale! I've made this several times now and everytime it's been a winner. The chorizo gives the broth a great flavor. Having both potatoes and pasta is a bit carb-heavy for me, so I'm going to try it next with just pasta.

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    From: Andi of Longmeadow Farm

    On Mar 23, 2007

    Wonderful combination of fresh kale, chorizo sausage, beans, and comforting chicken broth. I added 2 cloves of minced garlic, a hint of red pepper flakes, and a tomato to use it up. The taste was outstanding! My husband got a bunch of kale at the store, and had to use it, sure glad I found this recipe. Thanks for changing my outlook of kale, Bitsie! This will be served on the farm for Saturday lunch!

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  • From: princess.and.the.pea

    On Feb 28, 2007

    I made this soup during my Dad's last visit. I am half Portuguese on my father's side, but by the time I was born, my Nana had long ago hung up her apron and her desire to cook. This was the first time I had made or tried this rich and hearty meal. Blue and I loved it, but for my dad, it was really a treat. He said it was every bit as good as the one he remembered from his childhood visits to Rhode Island. I served it with crusty buttered rolls and Nana's "Pappish" (Portuguese Sweet Rice). The entire meal was a hit of epic proportions.

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