Portuguese Vegetable Soup

By mikinsue

Mike's old favorite.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lbs Kielbasa
• Water
• 1 Tbs olive oil
• 1/2 Cup chopped onion
• 1 Small garlic clove
• 2 1/2 Cups diced potatoes
• 5 cups Chicken stock
• 1 1/2 Cups chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 Cups drained kidney beans
• 1 Box frozen spinach

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cover kielbasa with water in a skillet. Bring to a boil and cook until water evaporates. Remove sausage and cool . Chop.

2. Add oil, onions, and garlic to skillet and saute until onion is tender but not browned. Add to soup pot along with potatoes and stock. Bring to a boil and simmer until potatoes are tender.

3. Strain potatoes from stock and mash. Return to stock with tomatoes, beans, and sausage. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes, then add spinach. Simmer another 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.