Lentil Soup With Kielbasa And Kale

• RICE
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• SOUP
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 lb kale, chopped (3 cups, including stems and ribs)
• 2 (15 ounce) cans lentil soup
• 6 ounces smoked kielbasa, sliced thin (1/4 inch, 1 cup)
• 2 garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press

1. Combine rice, water, and salt in a heavy medium saucepan. Bring to a full boil, covered, then reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Quickly fluff with a fork, then remove from heat and keep covered.
2. Bring water to a boil, covered, in a medium saucepan. Add kale and a generous pinch of salt and cook, covered, over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until kale is tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
3. Add soup and kielbasa. If necessary, thin soup with a little water. Simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
4. Stir in garlic and serve spooned over rice.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lentil-soup-with-kielbasa-and-kale-534141 (may not work)