"Alton Brown's Christmas soup warms up the coldest winter night with smoky kielbasa sausage, potatoes, and beans in a steaming broth...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound kielbasa, sliced 1/4-inch thick, on the bias
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Vegetable oil, as needed
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8 cloves garlic, minced
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1 pound dried red kidney beans, soaked for at least 4 hours or overnight
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2 quarts chicken broth
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1 pound red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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6 ounces fresh kale, washed, rinsed, and torn into 1-inch pieces
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper