Kale Soup - Doesn't get much healthier than this!

My housemates and I get a box of delicious veggies from Boston Organics once a week. This means I have to get creative when I get veggies I am not too familiar with. Say hello to Kale, my new best friend. So healthy it's ridiculous, makes for fantastic soup!

You need:

6 cups of veggie broth (as usual, I prefer water + veggie boullion)

A bunch of fresh kale

About 3 small carrots

An Onioon

About 3 potatoes

A small can of white beans

Garlic - about three cloves.

A bay leaf

Some oregano and hot red pepper

Some apple cider vinegar

You do:

Sautee the onion and garlic with the spices (except for the bay leaf) in some olive oil. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add all the veggies (should be somewhat finely chopped to allow for blending) except for the beans (+ the bay leaf). Let simmer for about 20 minutes, add the beans and let simmer for another five or so. I usually blend the soup, but not entirely so that there are still some whole veggies in it, giving it a heartier feel (but if you prefer a smoother soup, blend it all!). Remember to remove the bay leaf before blending.

Advanced Concepts:

While I haven't gotten around to experimenting yet I suspect that you could successfully substitute beans for lentils (in which case you'd not want to blend the lentils, so cook separately and add after everything else is done).