Had a green thick soup in the Azores, Portugal made by a cook for a host family while in the military. Great, finally found a fantastic recipe to remember the pleasure of the soup, homemade bread with local butter and local made red wine. Better with fresh grown kale. No beans in the Azores soup.

I'm from New Bedford and kale soup has been a staple in my house all of my life. I cook mine a little different though. I use potatoes (about 6), cut into cubes, 6 carrots...cut into circles, 2 lbs. of linguica (I prefer Gaspar's or Michael's), A big pkg. of frozen kale I usually buy at Giammalvo's Market. If you're from New Bedford, they're on Purchase St. A bag of frozen broccoli, 2 cans of kidney beans and a pinch of salt. Fill your panela (pan) with water, add all of the ingredients and cook for about 1 hour. You will get a nice tasting broth just from the cooked linguica. You can add macaroni if you want, but if you do, add it in the last 10 minutes. You don't want soggy pasta. Enjoy!

I was born and raised in New Bedford. I live in Portland now. Nothing is more satisfying then eating the comfort foods we grew up with. My mum was out here and I had her make a pot of kale soup. I forgot how much I don't like the texture of the red beans that she put in it. Lol.

I love kale greens. Was looking for a lite and easy to make soup dish to incorporate in my weight loss regime. This sounds great without the meat... I will make a semi-vegan version and use chicken broth or veggie broth.

Made this using Italian sausage, as that is what I had available. Saw this recipe and decided to make it on a whim, as I had everything else. My husband and I both loved it. Will make again.

Just wanted to post a comment in regards to the Portuguese woman that made the comment about Chorizo being Mexican... which is correct however the Portuguese have their own version called Chourico which is fantastic in soups. Being Portuguese myself I find it humorous when people make posts being totally clueless... Gaspar's is a great site to order online for both Linguica and Chourico and they deliver quickly.

If you want it to be perfect add a tsp of hot crushed red pepper from the jar I am from New Bedford and have been making this for thirty years... Everyone loves it.... I find the Gaspars turkey chorizo has all the flavor and less fat... Trust me... It is amazing

I make a similar recipe but I use kale and cabbage and also split peas. Makes a very hearty soup. Also, since my husband can't eat pork I use chicken or turkey chourico or linguica and boneless chicken thighs.

For kale soup like my Portuguese Nana made, you use kale AND cabbage with red pinto beans... I too use the wet crushed pepper....yum!!!!

Swap out beans for kidney beans, and I use linguica and the chourico! Which is needed Portuguese, not to be confused with chourico which is hailed from Mexico! also no kale soup is worth it's weight without Antonio's Portuguese allspice!

I always add 3 cans of kidney beans one of them I mash up to help thicken the soup and I add chourico (Portuguese) and linguica. Slice one thicker than the other so you know which one you want to put in your bowl. I like the linguica hubby likes the spicier chourico. I also add 2 bone in beef shanks. Gaspars ships for you folks that don't live local. They ship coffee milk too :)

I grew up in New Bedford, the South end. and my mother makes the greatest Portuguese Kale soup, this recipe looks good, its a little different, but I am anxious to try it. Thanks for posting it.

It's great. Based on past experience I also substitute kidney beans. We also add chourico meat. For the few of those that keep mentioning chourizo, no where have I seen this made with that product. There is a distinct difference in flavor. If you're seeking Portuguese memories, Chourico or linguica are the staples of our heritage kitchens.

Love! Love! This is just a wonderful soup. My Grandchildren just wanted more. I've tried it with cabbage. Still loved it. I printed this soup last summer had so much kale in my garden. I need away to use it.

yummy yummy soup......