Lentil Soup With Kielbasa And Kale - cooking recipe

Ingredients

RICE
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 1/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
SOUP
3/4 cup water
1/2 lb kale, chopped (3 cups, including stems and ribs)
2 (15 ounce) cans lentil soup
6 ounces smoked kielbasa, sliced thin (1/4 inch, 1 cup)
2 garlic cloves, forced through a garlic press

Preparation

Combine rice, water, and salt in a heavy medium saucepan. Bring to a full boil, covered, then reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Quickly fluff with a fork, then remove from heat and keep covered.
Bring water to a boil, covered, in a medium saucepan. Add kale and a generous pinch of salt and cook, covered, over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until kale is tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
Add soup and kielbasa. If necessary, thin soup with a little water. Simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
Stir in garlic and serve spooned over rice.