Caldo Verde (Cabbage Soup)

Many soups of Italy, like this one, are served at the table with a jug of olive oil. The cabbage must be very finely sliced because it is barely cooked.

Ingredients

• 1 pound potatoes
• 1 pound green cabbage, finely sliced
• Water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Peel and cook potatoes in just enough salted water to cover them. Blend potatoes with their cooking water. Thin with more water if necessary. You should have a medium consistency.
2. Add cabbage and olive oil.
3. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes, until the cabbage is lightly cooked. It should be a little crisp.

Notes

Serve with a jug of olive oil.