Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1/2 cup onion, chopped
    4 cups water
    4 cups chicken broth
    6 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
    1 1/2 cups pepperoni, sliced (6oz)
    1 (1/2 ounce) packet Sazon Goya seasoning (or use 1 tablespoon seasoned salt)
    2 cups cabbage, shredded
    2 cups spinach, chopped
    salt
Preparation
    In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium low heat; add onions and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
    Add water, chicken broth, potatoes and pepperoni.
    Simmer about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
    Remove pepperoni and set aside.
    Puree soup with an immersion blender or in a blender by batches.
    Add Sazon packet, cabbage and spinach, return pepperoni; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
    Taste and add salt, if needed.
    Serve hot.

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