White Bean Potato and Kale Chowder - Oryana

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large leek, white and light green parts, sliced in half moons
• 3 carrots, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup dry white wine, optional
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 2 pounds potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks (about 4 cups)
• 2 (15 oz.) can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 small bunch kale or swiss chard, stems removed and leaves chopped (about 4 cups)