Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice (approximately 1 cup)
  • 1 carrot, medium cut into 1/2 inch dice (approximately 1/2 cup)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups yukon gold potatoes (cut into 1/2-inch dice )
  • 1 teaspoon herbes de provence or 1 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 bunch kale
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (14 ounce) can white beans, drained
  • 1/2 lb pork sausage, smoked (chourico, chorizo, kielbasa, etc.)
  • salt
  • pepper

Method

  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot on medium/low. Add onion and carrots and cook until softened, 5-10 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
  • Add stock, potatoes, and herbes de Provence. Bring to a boil (high). Reduce to low and simmer gently until potatoes are partially cooked, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, rinse kale and remove/discard tough stems. If flat kale, cut leaves crosswise into 1" ribbons. If curly kale, tear into bite-sized pieces.
  • Add kale, tomatoes, beans, and sausage. Cook until tender 5-10 minutes.
  • If soup is too thick, thin with more stock or water.
  • Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
  • Will keep in fridge, covered, up to 5 days.