Braised Kale

Name: Braised Kale
Ingredients: 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, very finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 3 pounds kale, stems and inner ribs discarded, leaves coarsely chopped; Salt and freshly ground pepper

5 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
3 pounds kale, stems and inner ribs discarded, leaves coarsely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1

In a very large soup pot, heat the olive oil.
2

Add the garlic and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, just until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3

Add the chicken stock, then add the kale in large handfuls, letting it wilt slightly before adding more.
4

Season with salt and pepper, cover and cook over moderate heat until the kale is tender, about 5 minutes.
5

Remove the lid and cook until the liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes longer.
6

Transfer to a bowl and serve.