Mom'S Kale Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs linguica sausage
1 beef shank
1 (1 lb) beef roast
1 large white onions (left whole) or 1 large yellow onion (left whole)
10 cups water (or half water, half beef broth)
1 bunch fresh kale
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (30 ounce) can kidney beans
6 medium potatoes (medium to large, diced)

Preparation

Cook for 1 hour to a boil: Linguica (cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces), shank bone, small beef roast, onion, 10 Cups water (or half water, half beef broth).
Then Add: Kale, beans, potatoes.
*Simmer - the longer, the better!
*I usually simmer mine for at least 3 hours. The onion will fall apart and the beef roast will too. Don't forget to remove the shank bone. salt and pepper to taste in your bowl.