Potato And Kale Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. margarine
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
5 c. vegetable stock
2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 1 lb. total)
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 large bunch kale, trimmed, rinsed and chopped
1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

In a large saucepan, heat margarine over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes, or until softened. Add stock, potatoes and red pepper flakes and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Transfer half the potatoes and 1 cup cooking liquid to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Return to saucepan.
Meanwhile, steam kale for 5 to 10 minutes or until tender.
Stir it into the soup.
Heat through and season with salt and pepper.
Yield:
4 to 6 servings.