Kale And Bean Soup

== Description ==
This recipe taken from www.Portuguese-recipes.com
== 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 x 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
== Directions ==
# In a large pot, heat olive oil then add garlic and onion.
# Sauté these ingredients until soft.
# Add kale and sauté until wilted.
# Add 3 cups of the broth, 2 cups of beans, tomatoes, herbs, salt and pepper.
# Simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
# 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.
# Mix into soup.
# Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
# Serve it up in bowls and dress with parsley.
Category:Portuguese Soups
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