Kale And Bean Soup

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[edit] Description

This recipe taken from www.Portuguese-recipes.com

[edit] Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. of olive or canola oil
• 6 to 8 cloves of garlic ( crushed or minced)
• 1 large Onion, chopped
• 4 cups of kale chopped if fresh ( you can use frozen 2 or 3 pkgs. or if canned use 2 to 3 cans )
• 4 cups of Chicken or veggie broth
• 2-15 oz. cans of white Beans, any kind
• 1 can of stewed tomatoes or chopped fresh tomatoes
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. rosemary
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup of chopped parsley

[edit] Directions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil then add garlic and Onion. Sauté these ingredients until soft.
2. Add kale and sauté until wilted.
3. Add 3 cups of the broth, 2 cups of Beans, tomatoes, herbs, salt and pepper. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Use a blender, or what have you, mix the remaining Beans and broth until smooth. I bet your asking why, its to thicken the soup.
5. Mix into soup. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Serve it up in bowls and dress with parsley.