Potato And Kale Soup

• 1 Tbsp. margarine
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 5 c. vegetable stock
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 1 lb. total)
• 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 large bunch kale, trimmed, rinsed and chopped
• 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1. In a large saucepan, heat margarine over medium heat.
2. Add onion and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes, or until softened. Add stock, potatoes and red pepper flakes and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
3. Transfer half the potatoes and 1 cup cooking liquid to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
4. Return to saucepan.
5. Meanwhile, steam kale for 5 to 10 minutes or until tender.
6. Stir it into the soup.
7. Heat through and season with salt and pepper.
8. Yield:
9. 4 to 6 servings.

margarine, onion, clove garlic, vegetable stock, potatoes, red pepper, kale, salt, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=287653 (may not work)