CSA members often wonder what to do with all the produce they receive. Sue Maas of south Minneapolis uses this recipe to deal with large volumes of kale.
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Potato and Kale Soup
1/4 cup butter
4 cups broth
1 cup chopped onion
11/2 pounds cubed potatoes
11/2 pounds kale, peeled from stems and chopped
Salt and pepper
2 tsp. wine vinegar
In a large saucepan, melt butter and cook onions until soft. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Puree if desired. Add kale, salt, pepper and vinegar. Simmer for 10 minutes until the kale is tender.
Serves 4-5
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