Wintery Kale Soup Food

KALE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir in the onions and garlic, and saute until onions are golden and tender, about 10 minutes.
• Raise the heat to high, stir in all the remaining ingredients, and bring the soup to a boil. Lower the heat to a lively simmer and cook about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the soup has thickened.
• Discard the bay leaves. Remove about 2 cups of the soup and puree in a blender or food processor. Return it to the soup and stir to blend. This soup?s flavor will intensify with time, so don?t hesitate to make it a few days in advance.

WINTERY KALE SOUP

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef and set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a 5 quart pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook for about 3 minutes. (I removed the sausage casing prior to cooking).
• Add the ground beef, potatoes, onions and garlic. Cook about 7-8 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle some salt and pepper.
• Add the broth, mushrooms, tomatoes, kidney beans and bring to a full boil. Let simmer ten minutes.
• Add kale to the pot and let cook about 2 more minutes. Check the liquid level and add 2 or 3 cups of water. (Depending on how thick you want your soup).
• Reduce heat to medium and cook about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add more salt and pepper if needed.