portuguese kale soup- gaspar's recipe

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Beth M.
M.V. Island, MA

From an article in the Boston Globe dated Feb.27, 1985, Gaspar's is a sausage success story. Great linguica recipes. Try this and let me know if you liked it.

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For portuguese kale soup- gaspar's recipe

  • 1 1/2 lb
    linguica (or chourico) sausage
  • 1
    shank meat or chuck roast (optional)
  • 2 tsp
    crushed red pepper (optional)
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 bunch
    fresh kale, chopped (or 4 boxes frozen kale)
  • 1
    head cabbage, shredded (optional)
  • 1 or 2 can
    20 oz. each, kidney beans
  • 6
    potatoes, peeled and diced

How To Make portuguese kale soup- gaspar's recipe

  • 1
    Place linguica or chourico (and meat if used) in a pot. Add red pepper, onion and salt and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until meat is almost done.
  • 2
    Add kale, cabbage if desired, and kidney beans to broth. When kale is about half-cooked, add potatoes and simmer an additional 30 minutes.
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