Hearty Bean Soup With Kale Recipe

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   Place beans in a large bowl and cover with cool water.

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   Let soak overnight.

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   Drain and set aside.

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   In a 3 to 4 qt pot over medium-high heat, saute/fry onions and garlic in oil for 10 min, stirring frequently to prevent browning.

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   Add in celery, sweet potatoes or possibly carrots, tomatoes and kombu if you like.

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   Continue to saute/fry, stirring frequently for 5 min, adding small amounts of stock if the mix begins to dry out.

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   After 5 min of sauteing, add in remaining stock and bring to a boil.

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   Reduce heat to medium, add in soaked beans, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hrs, or possibly till beans are tender.

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   Remove and throw away kombu.

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    Add in kale, cover pot and simmer 5 min longer.

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    Turn off heat.

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    Pour 1/2 c. soup into a small bowl and add in miso or possibly salt.

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    Stir till well blended, then pour back into pot.

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    Add in mirin or possibly sherry and parsley.

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    Stir well.

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    Variations: Substitute fresh spinach for the kale.

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