Hearty Winter Stew - barre3

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bunch fresh oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 Tbs. dried basil
• 1 lb. ground turkey (omit if making this vegetarian)
• 8 cups chicken broth (use vegetable broth if making this vegetarian)
• 4 cups water
• 1 lb. red potatoes, peeled and quartered (or cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces if your potatoes are large)
• 2 14-oz. cans cannellini beans (or another white bean)
• 1/2 tsp. white pepper
• Salt to taste (at least 1 Tbs.)
• 1 large bunch of kale, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped