Portuguese kale and potato soup recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups water or vegetable broth
• 2 cups fresh kale, chopped; reserve 1 tablespoon, for garnish
• 1 large Yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into cubes
• Sea salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Pinch of nutmeg
• 3 teaspoons spearmint leaves
• 1 teaspoon paprika, for garnish

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan on medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until the onion is translucent.
2. Add the water or vegetable broth, kale, potato, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and spearmint and cook for 15 minutes.
3. Remove the potato from the soup; place in a blender or food processor with some of the cooking liquid and purée until smooth.
4. Return to the soup and stir until well blended.
5. Garnish with chopped kale and paprika.