Join other KindWorkers in making Caldo Verde (a delicious, traditional Portuguese Potato and Kale Soup with Sausage)  from SeriousEats.com. After completing your soup, freeze and label it for donation, then drop off at one of our participating food assistance providers, with a person or family that is in your heart, or anyplace that you prefer, when convenient. Finally, report on where you shared your KindSoup and spread the word: Post a picture or two of you and your soups on social media with #DoKindWorks and tag us @DoKindWorks.

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Caldo Verde (from SeriousEats.com) 

• 6 tablespoons (90g) unsalted butter

• 3 medium yellow onions or large leeks, finely diced (about 24 ounces; 675g)

• 9 medium cloves garlic, sliced (about 3 tablespoons; 45g)

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• About 18 tablespoons (270ml) extra-virgin olive oil

• 3 large russet potatoes, peeled, quartered, and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1 1/2 pounds; 675g)

• 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, quartered, and cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 1 1/2 pound; 675g)

• 18 cups (4.2L) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock (see note)

• 3 bunches curly or lacinato kale, tough stems removed, leaves roughly chopped (about 2 1/4 pounds)

• 36 ounces (1020g) cooked linguiça (or any sausage you like, garlicky is a plus. I will probably use Kielbasa) cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slices 

• Minced fresh chives, for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat butter in a large Dutch oven or saucepan over medium heat until melted. Add onion (or leek) and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes, adding olive oil as necessary to keep the mixture loose and moist.
2. Add potatoes and stock and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Add kale and continue to cook until russet potato slices have completely broken down (you can press them with a spoon or potato masher for an even thicker texture), the Yukon Golds are tender, the greens have softened, and the soup has thickened to a creamy consistency, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in sausage. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper and serve garnished with chives, if desired.

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Health and Safety Information

In order to protect the the quality of our KindSoup program, we ask that volunteers conscientiously observe the following guidelines:

• Start with clean hands and wash again frequently as needed throughout the cooking process.
• Start with clean kitchen surfaces and utensils (antibacterial wipes do a great job).
• Keep longer hair tied back.
• Follow other common sense procedures, such as never returning a tasting spoon to the pot!

Thank you for maintaining a high cleanliness standard for our KindSoup donations!

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How to Donate Your KindSoup

Seal containers with a tight lid and freeze. Label each container with:  date prepared, your first name and last initial, “Caldo Verde” and any relevant food allergy info.   When convenient, drop containers of frozen soup off at one of the following participating food assistance providers, with a person or family that is in your heart, or a place that you prefer.

• 5171 Manning Place NW (in the Palisades neighborhood in DC). NOTE: Soups dropped here must be vegetarian or Halal only, please. 
• Here2Help @ Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 7611 Clarendon Road, Bethesda. (Go down driveway next to brick house just before the church on Clarendon and look for coolers labeled for soup donations). Drop off Sundays, 9:30 am-12 noon. 
• Homes Not Borders 3610 East St., Landover. Drop off daily 10 am-2 pm. NOTE: Soups dropped here must be vegetarian or Halal only, as they will be shared with newly arriving refugee families in the area.
• Rainbow Community Development Center 12120 Tech Road, Silver Spring (this takes you to the rear parking lot and loading dock – there is usually a large RAINBOW truck parked here): Drop-off Monday-Friday 9am-2pm. NOTE: If you go during Rainbow’s food distributions on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 9am-noon, you may see a long line of cars – you can drive past the cars to drop off your KindSoups. If you go at other times and the garage or back door is not open, call or text Anna on her personal cell at 301-852-4184 (if she doesn’t answer, leave a message and she should get back within a few minutes, or try calling the Rainbow Pantry cellphone: 240-639-2293).   
• Upcounty Consolidation Hub 12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown (supporting 1,000 families with food and other supports). Drop off Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays 9-11 am.
• Embry Rucker Shelter 11975 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, 703-437-1975. Leave donations on the table around the back. Drop off anytime!
• NYC Community Fridges located throughout New York City. 
• Bread and Roses 58 Newbury St., Lawrence, Mass., 978-681-8768. Drop off  Mondays-Thursdays, 10 am-4 pm.
• The Bristol Lodge 27 Lexington St., Waltham, Mass., 781-893-0108. Drop off  Mondays-Fridays, 9am-6pm.
• Community Refrigerators located in Los Angeles

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