Portuguese Vegetable Soup

<ul> <li>In a deep pot, combine potatoes, onion, garlic, 4 chopped carrots, olive oil and salt. Add 3 quarts of water.&nbsp;</li> <li>Bring to a boil and boil rapidly for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender and some of the water has evaporated. Remove from heat and, using a hand blender, blend until smooth. Return the soup to the burner and bring back to a boil.&nbsp;</li> <li>Add the sliced carrots and Swiss Chard and cook for no more than 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.</li> </ul> <div style="background:#eee;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:5px 10px;">Recipe Credit:&nbsp;<a href="http://foodista.com" target="_blank">foodista.com</a><br /> Photo Credit:&nbsp;Alison Bermack</div>