(*recipe) Portuguese Soyrizo & Kale Soup - Ellen

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This is a wonderful soup. It doesn't contain leeks,

but you could sub leeks for the onions.

 

Portuguese Soyrizo & Kale Soup

 

This one came from Rachel Ray, but her's had

meat chourico and chicken broth in it. i simply

vegged it out by subbing soyrizo and veg broth

and it was yummy.... not to mention fast and easy.

 

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

 

Portuguese Soyrizo & Kale Soup

 

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

3 medium white waxy potatoes, like yukon golds, peeled

and diced

2 medium onions, chopped

4 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped

2 bay leaves, fresh or dried

1 pound kale, coarsely chopped

Coarse salt and pepper

1 (15-ounce) can garbanzos (chick peas), drained and

rinsed

1 can diced tomatoes

1 pound soyrizo

1 quart vegetable broth

Warm, crusty bread

 

Heat oil in a deep pot over medium high heat.

Add potatoes and onions, cover and cook 5 minutes,

stirring occasionally.

Add garlic, bay leaves, and kale to the pot.

Cover pot and wilt greens 2 minutes. Season

with salt and pepper. Add beans, tomatoes, soyrizo,

and broth to the pot and bring soup to a full boil.

Reduce heat back to medium and cook 5 to 10 minutes

longer or until potatoes are tender.