Kale Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Soak beans overnight; drain and rinse.
2. 2
   Put into a large pot with broth, beef, linguica, chourico, onion, salt and pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat to simmer.
3. 3
   After 30 minutes remove sausages and continue cooking until beans and meat are tender (about 1 1/2 hours).
4. 4
   Remove meat.
5. 5
   (At this point I refrigerate overnight; remove fat before continuing.)
6. 6
   Add kale and potatoes. Simmer for 2 hours.
7. 7
   Cut meat and sausage into small pieces and return to soup.
8. 8
   For best flavor, let soup stand in refrigerator overnight before serving.
9. 9
   Makes 1 1/2 to 2 gallons.