Smoky Kale-and-Bean Stew with Cheesy Croutons | culture: the word on cheese

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic (minced, plus 1 whole clove)
• 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
• 8 cups vegetable stock
• 1 cup dried black-eyed peas
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups stemmed and chopped lacinato kale
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ lemon (juiced)
• 5 ounces Idiazábal cheese (grated, divided)
• Sea salt (to taste)
• Ground black pepper (to taste)
• 4 1- inch-thick baguette slices