Portuguese Kale Soup

Ingredients:

1 bunch kale

1/2 head green cabbage

6 -8 cups chicken stock or 6 -8 cups canned reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 lb linguica sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick

1 lb red potatoes, diced

2 (15 1/4 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 medium onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

3 bay leaves

1/8 teaspoon Hungarian paprika

1 -2 tablespoon olive oil

coarse salt

fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1. 1
   Wash kale under running water.
2. 2
   Strip from tough stem, coarse chop and set aside.
3. 3
   In the food processor, using the medium shredder blade, shred cabbage, drain and rinse beans.
4. 4
   Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot, add sausage, chopped onion and minced garlic.
5. 5
   Cook, stirring occasionally until the onion is transparent.
6. 6
   Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
7. 7
   Adjust chicken stock as needed for desired consistency.
8. 8
   Add salt and pepper to taste, remove bay leaf and serve hot with a coarse bread.

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