Caldo Verde

Directions

1. 1
   Bring the water to a simmer.
2. 2
   Add the onions, potatoes, salt, pepper, garlic, and crushed red pepper, if desired.
3. 3
   Simmer for 10 minutes, until the potatoes are soft.
4. 4
   Blend the ingredients with an immersion blender (or in a standard blender and then return to the pot).
5. 5
   Return the soup to a simmer.
6. 6
   Add the kale to the simmering soup, cooking it for about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from the heat, then immediately stir in the red beans.