Catalan Kale, Potato, And Garlic Soup Recipe

• 16 lrg cloves garlic, peeled
• 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lrg spanish onion, peeled and finely mi, nced
• 6 c. (or possibly 8) chicken stock
• 1 1/2 lb kale, stemmed, washed, and torn int, o 1-inch pcs
• 2 med all-purpose potatoes, peeled and fi, nely diced
• 1 x salt and freshly grnd white peppe, r
• 1/2 c. heavy cream, optional

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