Sopa Portuguesa de Patata y Berza

Ingredientes

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/2 pound chourico or linguica (smoked Portuguese sausage) or kielbasa, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound russet (baking) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
• 6 cups water
• 1 pound kale, stems and center ribs discarded and leaves very thinly sliced

Preparación

1. 1

   Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 5-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then brown sausage, stirring often, 2-3 minutes.

2. 2

   Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl.

3. 3

   Add 2 tablespoon oil to fat in pot and cook onion and garlic with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper over medium heat, stirring often, until browned, 7 - 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Add potatoes, water, and 1 teaspoon salt and simmer, covered, until potatoes are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Mash some potatoes into soup to thicken, then add kale and simmer, uncovered, until tender, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in sausage and cook until just heated through, 1 -2 minutes.

7. 7

   Drizzle with remaining tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper.