Caldo Verde
Silky potato soup with razor-thin shredded collard greens and slices of chourico sausage.
Why It Works
Pureeing the potatoes creates a velvety base. Adding the razor-thin greens at the end preserves their color and slight chew as a textural counterpoint.
Key Ingredients
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