Beans and Greens Soup

This is a great recipe, and one that everyone at my house likes, which is saying a lot, since there are a lot of us. This is one that I shared at the presentation, and I got lots of compliments on it.  I hope you like it!

                                                Beans and Greens Soup

Ingredients

• 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans (or other beans of your choice)
• 3 to 5 leaves of Kale, and more if you like
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
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Directions

1. Wash kale well and chop leaves into pieces
2. Saute onion and garlic in oil in medium size pot until slightly brown, slowly add chicken broth stirring well.
3. Add one can of beans with juice and one can without, kale and salt and pepper.
4. Cover and simmer 20 minutes on med-low heat.
5. Serve with fresh bread for dipping.