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  Posted by Tatiana at 11/18/07 21:13:08

  I also added this to the recipe collection. A great holiday season meal that is easy to prepare, inexpensive, and well rounded (not to mention delicious!)
  
  Bean and Kale Soup (Vegan)
  
  Ingredients:
  
  1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  6-8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  2 bay leaves, or 2 teaspoon oregano for a different flavor
  1 6-ounce can of tomato paste
  2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  2 15-ounce cans cooked beans of choice, drained and rinsed
  2 quarts vegetable stock or stock combined with water
  salt and pepper to taste
  1 bunch kale, large ribbed removed, chopped
  
  
  
  
  Instructions:
  Heat olive oil in a pot. Add garlic and cook until lightly browned. Add tomato paste and vinegar, and cook for 1 minute. Add beans, bay leaves, and stock/water, and simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add kale and cover about 3/4 way, and simmer for 1 hour. Season again as needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.
  
  This dish is delicious with a hearty bread or crackers. Great for a winter meal.
  
  Note: If using oregano, put it in with with the garlic.
  
  Serving size: 6-8
  
  Prep time: 20 minutes