Kale Soup

Ingredients:

1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped carrots
1/2 c. chopped celery
olive oil
4 beef bouillon cubes
4 chicken bouillon cubes
8 or more cups of water
1 lb. cubed potatoes
1 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
1 can red kidney beans
8 c. kale, cut up

Cooking Instructions

Saute onion, carrots, celery in a small amount of olive oil in a very large soup pot, at least a 12 quart pot. Add bouillon cubes, water, and potatoes. Simmer 20 minutes. Add smoked sausage and red kidney beans. Mix. Then gradually add the kale, a little at a time, until it wilts and there is room to add more. The stems do not need to be used, but if they are, they will cook and get soft. Add water as needed and let it simmer until potatoes and carrots are tender. Ingredients can be increased to your liking. I usually add more carrots and potatoes.