Kale Soup
2 tbs crushed red pepper
2 tsp salt
1-2 cans of kidney beans
1 1/2 lbs linguiça or chouriço
1 med onion
2 bunches of kale (or 4 boxes of frozen kale)
6 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 head of cabbage, shredded (optional)
shank meat or chuck roast (optional)
Place linguiça or chouriço (and meat if used) in pot. Add red pepper, onion and salt, cover with water. Bring water to boil, simmer until meat is almost done. Add kale, cabbage and kidney beans to broth. When kale is about half-cooked, add and cook additional 30 minutes. Serves 8.