Joan's Kale and Potato Soup

Serves 4-6

Ingredients
4 cups finely cut kale leaves
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium yellow or red onion, diced
3-6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. chile flakes
1-2 bay leaves
1 lb. red or yellow potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
6 cups water or stock
2 cups cooked kidney, pinto or brown beans

Method
Steam kale in a large kettle until wilted and bright green; set aside to cool. Heat oil in soup pot. Add onion, garlic, chile flakes and bay leaves and sauté until onion is soft but not brown. Add potatoes and water, bring to a boil and simmer about 15 minutes. Rechop kale and add with beans; boil 6-8 minutes.