Spicy Potato and Kale Soup Recipe

Spicy Potato and Kale Soup Recipe

  • 1/4 cup halved and sliced chorizo sausage (see Note)
  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 small russet potato, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
  • 4 cups kale, ribs removed, thinly sliced (see Tips for Two)
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, or to taste
  1. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook, stirring, until browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer the chorizo to a paper towel-lined plate; wipe out the pot.
  2. Heat oil in the pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add broth, water, potato and garlic; increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potato is tender, 6 to 9 minutes. Lightly mash the potato with a wooden spoon. Add kale, a handful at a time, waiting until it has wilted before adding more. Adjust heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the reserved chorizo and season with pepper.