Caldo Verdi Soup
A complete and hearty meal that's on the table in about half an hour!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Yukon Gold or white potatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 8 oz turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 4 cups chopped, fresh kale
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Directions
- Scrub potatoes with vegetable brush under cold running water. Peel and cut into ½-inch cubes. Set aside 1 cup of the potatoes to add in later.
- Place remaining potatoes in a large saucepan and add cold water to cover. Over high heat, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.
- Cover and simmer until potatoes are very tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain potatoes and return to saucepan. Add broth and mash until smooth; set aside.
- In a large saucepan, over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add onion, garlic, and kielbasa. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onions are soft, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Stir in the potato and broth mixture and the remaining 1 cup diced potatoes. Heat to boiling and then reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Stir in kale, cover and cook until tender for about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 154
Calories from Fat 37 (24%)
(6%)Total Fat 4g
(5%)Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
(9%)Cholesterol 28mg
(14%)Sodium 344mg
(19%)Potassium 680mg
Total Carbohydrate 21g
(8%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 1g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(19%)Protein 10g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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