delicious kale

I recently discovered how GREAT kale is. Maybe for some, it’s been on their table since childhood but for me I came across it by Googling and decided to give it a try.  I have used it in several recipes, and most recently in this: Hardy Kale Barley Soup.

Kale Barley Soup

1 large onion
2 cups chopped kale
1/2 cup barley
2 yams (sweet potatoes)
1 carrot
1 parsnip
1 zucchini
1 celery stalk
Option: add 1 cup of chick peas to add protein.

Directions: In a large pot saute the chopped onion until brown. Add kale and stir on medium heat about 5-10 min. Add water and cover, bring to a boil,and lower heat to low. Cook for about 15 min. Add barley, cook for another 15 min. You can add some salt at this point. Add remaining ingredients and cook for 20 min. Season to taste with salt and pepper, oregano, cayanne pepper. —It takes close to an hour to make but it’s worth it as you won’t need a second course with a soup like that. Enjoy.