Quick Caldo Verde – from Marta

Quick Caldo Verde – from Marta, via a WW cookbook
Serves 4
4 Points value

½ pound turkey kielbasa, sliced
5oz. container refrigerated chopped onions
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 (14.5 oz.) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
18 oz. bag refrigerated fully-cooked sliced potatoes (or equivalent amount of cooked red potato)
4 cups fresh cut-up kale

Spray a large saucepan with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Add the kielbasa and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes; transfer to a plate.

Add the onions and paprika to the skillet; cook, stirring, until the onions are crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Add the broth, 1 cup water, and potatoes; bring to a boil. Cook until the potatoes are very soft, 4-5 minutes. Coarsely mash the potatoes with a wooden spoon. Stir in the kale and return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the kale is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the kielbasa and cook until the flavors are blended, about 5 minutes longer.

Marta also recommends adding some cannellini beans. If you do, be sure to adjust the Points value accordingly.