Portuguese Kale Soup

• 1 lb. linguica
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 gal. chicken broth
• 4 bay leaves
• 2 bunches kale, chopped
• 4 large potatoes, quartered
• 1/4 c. parsley, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. crushed red chili pepper
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3/4 c. white beans (optional)

1. Remove casing from linguica and
2. saute in olive oil.
3. Add red bell pepper, onion, garlic and potatoes.
4. Season with salt and pepper and saute mixture until translucent.
5. Add chicken broth and heat to boiling.
6. Add kale, bay leaves and parsley; return to boil.
7. Lower heat and add beans and red pepper.
8. Salt and pepper to taste and simmer for 2 hours.

linguica, olive oil, red bell pepper, garlic, onion, chicken broth, bay leaves, bunches kale, potatoes, parsley, red chili pepper, salt, white beans

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=856689 (may not work)