Ginger-Kale Soup with Jalapeno & Feta
Prepare 2 bunches kale (You'll start figuring out the flavor profiles eventually, but for now, pretty much any kind of kale will do) How? Well, it depends on how tender they are, but basically Remove the bottom 2" or so of the stems Wash thoroughly. Really. Odds are that there is more dirt on them than you can shake a stick at Chop coarsely - including the stems. You want to chop the lower stems finer though Heat 1 tbsp oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1" ginger finely chopped 1/2 jalapeno finely chopped salt to taste and saute briefly Add the chopped kale from above, turn the heat up, and stir well till the leaves have completely wilted - around 15 seconds or so. Add a 2 cups chicken stock (or water ) bring it all to a boil, and let it boil for 12 minutes. Turn off the heat, and add 1/2 cup milk , and using an immersion blender (or a cuisinart, whatever) blend the whole shebang together. The consistency is ...