Vegetarian Chili Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 large clove garlic, chopped
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. oregano
5 c. water
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans vegetable broth
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 lb. fresh kale
1/3 c. long-grain white rice
1 (19 oz.) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Preparation

Saute onion, in oil, in a large pot over medium heat, until tender, but not browned, about 6 minutes.
Add garlic, chili powder and oregano; cook 30 seconds.
Add vegetable broth, stewed tomatoes, water, salt and pepper.
Bring to boiling.
Lower heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes.