Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
6 ounces turkey kielbasa, sliced (Polish sausage)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
Add the broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until potatoes are very soft. Using a potato masher or large spoon, slightly mash potatoes to thicken soup.
Stir in the spinach, kielbasa, salt, and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes more until heated through.