500 g kale 1 lb
170 g portuguese chorizo sausage, sliced 6 oz
25 ml olive oil 2 tbsp
1 large onion, finely chopped
5 ml salt 1 tsp
1 ml black pepper 1/4 tsp
2 large garlic cloves, minced or pureed
4 large russet potatoes, peeled & sliced thin
2 L cold water 2 qt
Heat 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and fry until lightly coloured; about 10 minutes. Remove from pot with slotted spoon and reserve. Add remaining oil to pot; add onions, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and potatoes, turn heat to medium-high; saute 3 to 5 minutes until onions and potatoes begin to colour. Add water, cover and simmer over low heat until potatoes can be mashed easily, about 25 minutes. When potatoes are soft, turn off heat and use a potato masher to thoroughly crush and blend. Add sausage, return to heat, and simmer 5 minutes to bring the flavours together. Stir in kale and cook 5 minutes until bright green and tender.
Serves 6