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Soups and Stews | |
| 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the bruschetta 6 to 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, plus 1 or 2 more whole cloves 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2 quarts chicken stock, water, or a combination Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 large bunch kale, large ribs removed, chopped 1 baguette | |
| Heat oil in a large pot. Add garlic and oregano and cook no more than a minute. Add tomato paste and vinegar, and cook another minute. Add beans and stock and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Add kale and simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour. Season, to taste, again with salt and pepper before serving. Slice baguette on a heavy angle to create long slices. Toast in a toaster or in the conventional oven. Rub once or twice with half a garlic clove. Season a shallow plate of extra-virgin olive oil with salt and dip each side of bread into the oil. Serve as accompaniment to the soup. | |
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