Yields Makes 10 servings

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Cut sausages into 1/4-inch-thick slices.

Step 2
2

In a 6- to 8-quart pan over medium-high heat, stir sausages often until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer sausages to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 1 teaspoon fat from pan.

Step 3
3

Add onion and garlic to pan. Stir often over medium-high heat until onion is limp, about 5 minutes.

Step 4
4

Add broth to pan. Tie cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and allspice in cheesecloth and add to broth. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 5
5

Meanwhile, peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Cut out and discard tough parts of collard stems. Rinse leaves well, drain, and stack. Cut stack in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into thin strips.

Step 6
6

Add collard greens, potatoes, and beans to broth; cover and bring to a boil.

Step 7
7

Simmer, covered, over low heat for 20 minutes. Add sausages and continue simmering, covered, until potatoes are tender when pierced, 5 to 10 minutes longer. Remove and discard wrapped spices.

Step 8
8

Ladle soup into bowls. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Ingredients

 1 pound linguisa (Portuguese sausages)
 1 onion (8 oz.), chopped
 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
 2 1/2 quarts chicken broth
 1 cinnamon stick (3 in. long)
 1 dried bay leaf
 2 teaspoons whole allspice
 2 pounds russet potatoes
 1 pound collard greens or kale
 1 can (15 oz.) cannellini (white beans), rinsed and drained
  Salt and pepper

Directions

Step 1
1

Cut sausages into 1/4-inch-thick slices.

Step 2
2

In a 6- to 8-quart pan over medium-high heat, stir sausages often until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer sausages to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 1 teaspoon fat from pan.

Step 3
3

Add onion and garlic to pan. Stir often over medium-high heat until onion is limp, about 5 minutes.

Step 4
4

Add broth to pan. Tie cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and allspice in cheesecloth and add to broth. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 5
5

Meanwhile, peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Cut out and discard tough parts of collard stems. Rinse leaves well, drain, and stack. Cut stack in half lengthwise, then cut crosswise into thin strips.

Step 6
6

Add collard greens, potatoes, and beans to broth; cover and bring to a boil.

Step 7
7

Simmer, covered, over low heat for 20 minutes. Add sausages and continue simmering, covered, until potatoes are tender when pierced, 5 to 10 minutes longer. Remove and discard wrapped spices.

Step 8
8

Ladle soup into bowls. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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