Fit Green Broth

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 liter of water
• 1 bunch of kale, cut into thin strips
• 1 cup diced chayote (optional to enrich the texture)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 smoked, skinless chicken sausage, thinly sliced (optional and low-fat)

Preparation Method

1. In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until golden.
2. Add the sweet potatoes and chayote (if using) and sauté for a few minutes.
3. Add the water, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the sweet potato is very soft.
4. When the vegetables are cooked, blend the soup with a mixer or in a blender until you get a creamy broth.
5. Return the broth to the pan, add the kale and chicken sausage (if using) and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the kale is tender.
6. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary and serve hot.

Tips

• For a completely vegan version, replace the chicken sausage with smoked tofu chunks or simply omit the protein animal.
• Sweet potatoes can be substituted for regular potatoes or yams to vary the flavor and texture.

This Caldo Verde is delicious and a nutritious option for cold days, providing fiber, vitamins and minerals with less fat and refined carbohydrates!