Instructions: To the person who wanted a recipe for the Portuguese soup (called Caldo

Verde): here are two. On, more simple, that is probably fairly authentic, and another delicious variation that I have made many times and absolutely LOVE it! I got it several years ago during a visit to California-and I think the recipe is credited to the Aidell who began the sausage company, whose sausages under the Aidell brand name are now marketed, I believe, throughout the country. However, any Andouille or other garlicy smoked sausage will do.

Saute onion, garlic, carrot, and 1 cup chopped celery in the olive oil until onion is transparent. Add sausage and saute for a few minutes. Add broth and tomato and bring to a boil. Add kale and turn heat very low and simmer until kale is tender-from 30 to 60 minutes. Season to taste. Serve with good crusty bread to dunk in the pot liquor, which is delicious. Soup should be "soupy," not really thick, so you have plenty of liquor.

Serves 6 to 8 hearty portions.

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