Spanish Kale-and-White Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound smoked chorizo, chopped
• 1 medium potato, cubed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 (48-oz.) container chicken broth
• 1/2 (16-oz.) package fresh kale, washed and trimmed
• 1 (15.5-oz.) can white beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14-oz.) can chicken broth (optional)

Preparation

1. 1. Sauté chorizo in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon; wipe Dutch oven clean.
2. 2. Sauté potato, onion, and carrot in hot oil in Dutch oven over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until tender; add garlic, and cook 1 minute. Add wine; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until wine is reduced by half. Stir in 48-oz. container chicken broth.
3. 3. Bring mixture to a boil. Gradually stir in kale and chorizo. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 45 to 50 minutes or until collards are tender. Stir in white beans and, if desired, 14-oz. can chicken broth during last 5 minutes of cooking.