Caldo Verde with Sausage Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces smoked sausage (such as chorizo or linguiça), sliced into thin rounds
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 6 cups kale, stems removed and thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water (optional, to adjust consistency)