Portuguese Sea Kale (Couve tronchuda)

[Denninmi]

I discovered this unique vegetable last year. I heard about it online, and grew it in 2010. It was a real winner in my opinion, large beautiful plants that bear kale or collard like leaves atop a tender, succulent leaf stalk very much like bok choy.

http://www.johnnyseeds.com/p-8501-beira-f1.aspx

I haven't tried this recipe yet, but the photo makes it look so delicious I think I'll do this next week after the turkey onslaught is over:

http://forkfingerschopsticks.com/kale-caldo-verde-portuguese-green-soup/