Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch collard greens, center stems cut away, leaves thinly sliced
  • 1 pound fully cooked spicy sausage (such as linguica, andouille, or hot links), cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
  • 5 3/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
  • 1 3/4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

Method

  • Heat olive oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute until onion is soft and golden , about 5 minutes. Add collard greens and saute until wilted, about 4 minutes. Add sausage and saute 5 minutes. Add broth and potatoes. Simmer soup uncovered until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer 2 cups soup (without sausage) to processor. Blend until smooth; return to pot of soup and bring to simmer. Mix in crushed red pepper. Season with salt and black pepper.