Ingredients
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12 ounces linguica sausage, sliced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 onion, finely diced
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1 pinch salt
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3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick
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2 teaspoons salt, plus more as needed
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2 quarts chicken broth or water
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2 pounds kale - trimmed, chopped, rinsed, drained
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1 pinch cayenne pepper (Optional)
Directions
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Slice sausage into 1/4-inch rounds. Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and saute until sausage begins to turn brown and renders some fat, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a dish. Reduce heat to medium-low; add onions and pinch of salt salt. Stir and cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
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Transfer potatoes to pot. Sprinkle in 2 teaspoons salt. Pour in chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until potatoes are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
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When potatoes are tender, carefully mash them in the broth with a potato masher until broken up or completely mashed. Add kale, a handful at a time. Transfer browned sausage to soup. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until greens are tender, about 45 minutes.
Chef John
Chef's Notes
I recommend trying to find Portuguese linguica, but pretty much any cured, spicy, smoked sausage will work. Andouille would be a great choice, as would a dried chorizo.
As usual, feel free to adapt this as you see fit, but I wouldn't change the recommended russet potatoes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 565 | Calories |
| 26g | Fat |
| 62g | Carbs |
| 25g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 565 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 26g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 43% |
| Cholesterol 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium 2851mg | 124% |
| Total Carbohydrate 62g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 7g | 24% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin C 197mg | 219% |
| Calcium 248mg | 19% |
| Iron 6mg | 31% |
| Potassium 1901mg | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
