Kale, Potato and Onion Soup

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Kale, Potato and Onion Soup

 

Serving Size : 4

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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5 cups water -- or vegetable stock

1 3/4 cups flavorful ale

1 large potato -- cubed and unpeeled

1 large onion -- peeled and diced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic

8 ounces meatless soy sausage -- crumbled

1 bunch kale -- (about 1 pound), finely julienned

1 1/2 cups canned lentils -- drained and rinsed

1/4 teaspoon crushed red peppers

salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to

taste

 

Bring water and ale to a boil in large stockpot over medium heat.

Add potato cubes and onions.

 

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat and brown garlic. Reduce heat

to medium-low, add crumbled sausage and sauté about 7 minutes, or

until browned. Or cook according to package directions.

 

Meanwhile, when potatoes are partially tender, add kale and lentils,

stirring well. Season with crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper.

 

When sausage is browned, stir into soup. Cook 5 minutes more and

serve hot.

 

Cuisine:

" Portuguese "

Source:

" Vegetarian Times "

S(Page):

" 28 "

Copyright:

" 10/02 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 318 Calories; 10g Fat (28.2%

calories from fat); 21g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 8g Dietary Fiber;

0mg Cholesterol; 525mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2

Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat.

 

Serving Ideas : The best accompaniments for this entrée soup: hot

onion or garlic bread and plenty of strong, black coffee. Stewed

fruit sparked with cinnamon or a smooth flan would make a fitting

conclusion.

 

NOTES : " Putting an American spin on the Portuguese soup 'caldo

verde,' this version calls for a dash of flavor-boosting crushed red

peppers. The meatless sausage substitutes for the traditional

Portuguese 'chouriço' sausage. For another level of flavor, start

off with vegetable stock instead of water.

 

This recipe serves four generously for a main meal, or six or more as

an appetizer.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 142 4600 0 0 0 0 0 807 0 0