Hearty Bean and Kale Soup: A Nutritious, Easy Recipe
Instructions
- Soak the beans overnight.
- Cook the beans for 90 minutes.
- Steep chopped vegetables in chopped lard.
- Wet with broth and cook for 1 hour.
- Add the rice and drained beans and cook another 30 minutes.
- Season with pepper and serve with plenty of Parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a lighter version, replace the bacon with smoked turkey or omit it altogether. For a spicier touch, add a sprinkling of crushed red pepper along with pepper.