Chourico and Kale Soup......

2TBLS Olive oil

3 Med. potatoes, peeled and diced

2 Med. onions, chopped

4-6 garlic cloves, chopped

2 Bay leaves

1LB of Kale, courely chopped

1-(15oz)) can of Garbonzo beans(chick peas) or 1(15oz)can
of cancannelli beans drained and rinsed

1-(15oz) can diced tomatoes

1LB of chourico or chourizo, peel off casing and crumble or diced

4 cups of chicken broth or stock

course salt and pepper

1. Heat olive oil in pot over med. high heat
2. place in the potatoes and onions, cover and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. add garlic, bay leaves, and kale to pot
4. cover pot and wilt greens for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper
5. Add beans, tomatoes, sausage, and broth(stock) to the pot and bring soup to afull boil.
6. Reduce heat back to medium and cook 5-10 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender.

This recipe came from my ex-mother-in-law who was old time Portuguese woman from the old country. Couldn't speak hardly a word in english.

Enjoy!!!