Pressure Cooker Caldo Verde - Portugese Sausage, Kale and Potato Soup

By kathya5084

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound Spanish chorizo or Kielbasa, cut into 1/4th inch slices
• 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (or more, if you like)
• 2 large russet potatoes (about 1 pound) , peeled and cut in 2 inch chunks
• 1 pound baby dutch potatoes
• 16 ounces kale, stemmed and chopped, about 6 cups
• 6 cups chicken broth or stock
• 1 16 ounce can kidney or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 ounce parmesan rind (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

Set the cooker to HIGH or BROWN, until sizzling. Add olive oil.
Add the sausage and brown for a few minutes. Add the onion and sauté 2 minutes longer or until until the sausage is browned and onion is translucent. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
Add potatoes, kale, chicken stock, beans, balsamic vinegar and tomatoes and parmesan rind, if using..
Salt and pepper to taste.
Securely lock the pressure cooker’s lid and set for 5 minutes on HIGH. Let slow release for 5 minutes then quick release.

Calories:
Potatoes 68 per 1/2 cup.
Sausage 198 per 1/6th recipe
Beans65 per 1/4 cup.
Broth 65 per cup.