astray recipes: Caldo verde

Categories: Vegetable
Yield: 1 servings

Measure	Ingredient
16 ounces	White beans, drained and rin
3	Cut-up potatoes
½ pounds	Diced smoked ham
1 pounds	Fresh, chopped kale
¼ pounds	Chorizo, sliced
8 cups	Chicken broth
3	Turnips, peeled and sliced
1	Onion, sliced
1	Clove garlic minced
½ teaspoon	Oregano
	Salt and black pepper to tas

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.

caldo verde