Bean and Kale Soup

• 12 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cups kale, fresh with stems removed torn into pieces
• 1 ham hock
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 3 large red potatoes, diced
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 12 teaspoon black pepper
• cayenne, to taste

1. heat oil in a large pot and saute onion and garlic for 3-5 minutes.
2. Add Ham hock and kale, saute until kale starts to wilt and turn bright green.
3. Add spices and liquid and bring to a simmer.
4. Simmer 5 minutes.
5. Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
6. Add beans being careful not to break them up and cook until potatoes are tender.
7. Serve- its great topped with some parmesan and some crusty bread.

yellow onion, garlic, olive oil, kale, ham hock, chicken stock, water, italian seasoning, red potatoes, cannellini beans, black pepper, cayenne

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bean-and-kale-soup-262921 (may not work)