Potato Kale Soup

In From Asparagus to Zucchini.

Ingredients:

• 4 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 6 medium potatoes, peeled, diced in 3/4 inch cubes
• 10 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 cups coarsely chopped kale
• 1/2 Tablespoon red chili flakes or to taste
• black pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Heat oil in soup pot; add onions, garlic, chili flakes and salt, and sauté until onions are translucent.
2. Add potatoes and enough water to cover by 4 inches. Bring to a boil and cook, covered, until potatoes are about 1/2 done (check at 10 minutes).
3. Add kale and cook, uncovered until potatoes are tender, 10- 15 minutes. Puree soup in blender, food processor or hand blender. Season with pepper to taste.