One of the heartiest, most beautiful soups you can make

Tools

  1. Dutch oven or large saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion or large leek, finely diced (about 8 ounces; 225g)
  • 3 medium cloves garlic, sliced (about 1 tablespoon; 15g)
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons (90ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large russet potato, peeled, quartered, and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1/2 pound; 225g)
  • 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, quartered, and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1/2 pound; 225g)
  • 6 cups (1.4L) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock (see note)
  • 1 bunch curly or lacinato kale, tough stems removed, leaves finely chopped (about 3/4 pound; 340g)
  • 12 ounces (340g) cooked linguica, chorizo or other garlicky pork sausage, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices (see note)
  • Minced fresh chives, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat butter in a large Dutch oven or saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add onion (or leek) and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes, adding olive oil as necessary to keep the mixture loose and moist.
  2. Add potatoes and stock and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Add kale and continue to cook until russet potato slices have completely broken down (you can press them with a spoon or potato masher for an even thicker texture), the Yukon Golds are tender, the greens have softened, and the soup has thickened to a creamy consistency, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in sausage. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper and serve garnished with chives, if desired.

Notes

  • A squeeze of lemon at the table gives an nice dimension to this soup.
  • Freezes well