Kale and Potato Soup

Enjoy as a healthy vegetarian side dish or turn it into a salad by adding oil and vinegar.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 medium russet potatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds kale
1/2 pound link sausage, cooked and sliced

Cooking Directions:

1. Peel and chop potatoes. Combine with oil and water. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Remove the potatoes, reserving the liquid. Mash the potatoes and return to the liquid.
2. Stir in salt and pepper; simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Wash kale, discarding the tough leaves, finely chop. Add to the soup and cook for 25 minutes.
4. Add sliced link sausage. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.

Makes 4 servings.