Caldo Verde

Recipes Ingredients:

16 oz White beans, drained and rin
3 Turnips, peeled and sliced
3 Cut-up potatoes
1 Onion, sliced
1/2 lb Diced smoked ham
1 Clove Garlic minced
1 lb Fresh, chopped kale
1/2 ts Oregano
1/4 lb Chorizo, sliced
Salt and black pepper to tas
8 c Chicken broth

Recipe Instructions:

In a large saucepan, combine Chicken broth, chorizo, potatoes, turnips, Ham and kale. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Add beans and adobo or Garlic and oregano; simmer, covered, for 10 more minutes, or until potatoes are tender. To put dinner on the table, just add a loaf of crusty Bread and a pitcher of vinho verde. This crisp, dry Portuguese Wine is perfect with the smoky flavors of Caldo Verde. With luck, there will be leftovers. Caldo Verde is a dish that tastes even better on the 2d day.