Caldo Verde

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, peeled, diced

6 cloves garlic whole, peeled

2 teaspoons fennel seeds

½ teaspoon saffron, annatto, or turmeric

1 teaspoon Piri-Piri spice or 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded.

2 large all-purpose potatoes, peeled, diced

A large chunk Calabasa squash or butternut squash, peeled and diced (4 cups)

2 quarts water, chicken, or vegetable stock

1 bunch black kale (Lacinato), or collard greens, rolled and sliced very thin

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: 2 cups sliced or  cooked crumbled chorizo sausage