Kale Soup

• 12 ounces kale, de-stemmed and chopped
• 8 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 mushrooms, chopped
• 5 (15 ounce) cans low sodium vegetable broth, divided
• 2 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium small white beans, drained and rinsed, divided
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed

1. Remove the center stem from the kale and discard. Wash and chop kale leaves and set aside. If you don't know how to remove the stems from kale, Google: remove kale stems.
2. Prepare garlic, onion and mushrooms and set aside.
3. In a blender or food processor, puree 1 can of broth and 1 can of beans until smooth.
4. Combine puree, kale, garlic, onion, mushrooms, remaining broth, beans, tomatoes and seasonings in a large soup pot (at least 6 quarts).
5. Bring to a boil on moderately high heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning on the bottom.
6. Reduce heat and simmer 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

kale, garlic, onion, mushrooms, vegetable broth, white beans, tomatoes, parsley flakes, italian seasoning, red pepper, paprika, fresh ground black pepper, fennel seed

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/kale-soup-514676 (may not work)