Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. leaf oregano, crumbled
  • 2 (14 1/2 oz. each) cans vegetable broth
  • 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can no salt stewed tomatoes
  • 5 c. water
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 3/4 lb. fresh kale
  • 1/3 c. long grain white rice
  • 1 (19 oz.) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Method

  • Saute onion in oil in large pot over medium heat until tender but not browned, about 6 minutes.
  • Add garlic, chili powder and oregano; cook 30 seconds.
  • Add vegetables, broth, stewed tomatoes, water, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to boiling.
  • Lower heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Wash kale; cut stalks into small pieces. Coarsely chop leaves.
  • Add to soup with rice.
  • Cover and cook gently 20 minutes or until stalks are tender.
  • Add beans.
  • Heat to serving temperature.