Portuguese Sausage and Kale Soup Recipe - Grit

Ingredients

• 1 bunch kale
• 1/2 head green cabbage
• 2 cans (15 1/4 ounces each) dark red kidney beans *
• 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound linguica sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick (a smoked, slightly spicy Portuguese sausage with garlic and paprika) **
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 to 8 cups chicken stock or 6 to 8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 pound red potatoes, diced
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
• Coarse salt
• Fresh ground black pepper * Cannellini or navy beans can be substituted. ** Turkey kielbasa or a mild Italian sausage can be substituted.