SWEET POTATO AND KALE SOUP

1/4 cup olive oil

1 large yellow onion, chopped

2 sweet potatoes scrubbed, thinly sliced

2 large carrots, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

2 large cloves garlic, minced

8 cups chicken/vegetable broth

2 tsp sea salt

3/4 lb kale (about 1 bunch), thick stems removed, leaves very finely shredded crosswise

Pinch of pepper

In large saucepan, warm oil over medium heat. Add onions, Cook, stirring for 10 mins. 

Add sweet potatoes and garlic. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes. 

Add veggie broth or water, and 2 tsp salt. Cover; reduce heat to low. 

Simmer until potatoes are very soft, about 25 minutes. 

Stir in kale, in batches. Simmer, uncovered, 3 to 5 minutes

Makes 6 servings.