Azorean Kale And Potato Soup Recipe

• "Sopa de Couves" Serve this soul-warming soup with crusty peasant bread. Spanish chorizo is available at Spanish and some Latino markets. (Makes 8 to 10 servings)
• 1 lb dry red kidney beans, washed and sorted
• 12 c. water
• 1 lb chourico or possibly Spanish chorizo (not Mexican chorizo), cut into
• 1/4 x inch-thick slices
• 2 c. torn kale or possibly collard greens leaves, tightly packed
• 2 lrg boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks Salt
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or possibly more to taste, optional

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