Kale And Bean Soup

Description
This recipe taken from www.Portuguese-recipes.com

Ingredients

 * 1 Tbsp. of olive or canola oil
 * 6 to 8 cloves of garlic ( crushed or minced)
 * 1 large Onion, chopped
 * 4 cups of kale chopped if fresh ( you can use frozen 2 or 3 pkgs. or if canned use 2 to 3 cans )
 * 4 cups of Chicken or veggie broth
 * 2-15 oz. cans of white Beans, any kind
 * 1 can of stewed tomatoes or chopped fresh tomatoes
 * 1 tsp. dried thyme
 * 1 tsp. rosemary
 * salt and pepper to taste
 * 1 cup of chopped parsley

Directions

 * 1) In a large pot, heat olive oil then add garlic and Onion. Sauté these ingredients until soft.
 * 2) Add kale and sauté until wilted.
 * 3) Add 3 cups of the broth, 2 cups of Beans, tomatoes, herbs, salt and pepper. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
 * 4) Use a blender, or what have you, mix the remaining Beans and broth until smooth. I bet your asking why, its to thicken the soup.
 * 5) Mix into soup. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
 * 6) Serve it up in bowls and dress with parsley.