Portuguese Kale Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 to 1 1/2 c. kidney beans, canned
1 lb. chourico (Portuguese sausage)
1 lb. chicken
1 bunch kale
4 potatoes, cut small
3/4 c. elbow macaroni
2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Place kidney beans, chourico and
chicken in a large pot; cover with water.
Add salt and simmer until almost cooked.
Add kale, the potatoes and the macaroni and cook until done.
Add a paste of 1/4 cup flour and water to soup and cook about 5 minutes longer adjust seasoning to taste.