*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Portuguese Sausage-Kale Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Sausage
                Vegetables                       Ethnic

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   6      ounces        Turkey kielbasa -- sliced
   1      large         Onion -- chopped
   1      large         Garlic clove -- chopped
   1      teaspoon      Olive oil
   1      pound         Fresh kale -- washed OR
   1      package       Frozen kale; chopped -- thawed and drained
                        (10 oz size)
   2      cans          Reduced-sodium chicken -- broth (13 3/4 oz ea)
   4      cups          Water
   2                    Carrots -- sliced
   1      teaspoon      Dried leaf marjoram -- crumbled
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
     1/8  teaspoon      Pepper
     1/2  cup           Uncooked long-grain white -- rice

Saute kielbasa, onion and garlic in oil in large pot over medium-low heat until tender, about 10 minutes.
If using fresh kale, cut off stems and slice into 1/2 inch pieces. Keep stem pieces separate. 
 Coarsely chop fresh leaves.
Add to the pot the chicken broth, 4 cups water, carrot, marjoram, salt, pepper and sliced fresh
 kale stems or frozen kale if using. Bring to boiling. Lower heat; cover and cook for 15 minutes longer.
If using fresh kale, add the leaves at the point along with the rice to the pot.  Bring to boiling.
 Lower the heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
168 cal, 11 g prot, 6 g fat, 30 g carb, 762 mg sod, 23 mg chol.

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