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Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Add the chorizo and cook until lightly golden brown and the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes.
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Transfer the chorizo to a paper-towel lined plate and pour out all but 2 tablespoons of the rendered fat.
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(The amount of fat will vary depending on the chorizo that is used.
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If your chorizo does not render at least 2 tablespoons of fat, then add olive oil.)
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Add the garlic, carrots, celery and onions to the fat and cook over medium heat until soft, 8 to 9 minutes.
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Add the kale and cook until slightly wilted, 2 minutes.
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Add the stock, wine and salt; cover and bring to a boil.
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Add the cranberry beans and cooked chorizo; lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the beans and kale are soft, about 1 hour.
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Ladle the soup into bowls and drizzle with olive oil.
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Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Place sliced tomatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Place tomatoes in the oven and bake in the oven for 6 to 8 hours or until the tomatoes are dried and have lost all of their moisture.
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Heat oil in a small saucepan over low heat.
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Add garlic, remove from heat and let sit for 20 minutes.
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Increase the heat in the oven to 350 degrees.
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Brush the bread on both sides with the garlic oil.
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Place a slice of tomato on each piece of bread, season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with some of the oregano.
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Bake in the oven for 5 to10 minutes, until the bread is lightly golden brown.
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From Food Network Kitchens; after further testing and to ensure the best results this recipe has been altered from what was in the actual episode.