"The complex flavor of this stew will have 'em thinking you've been simmering it for hours. Adding the kale leaves at the very end ensures they keep their structure...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 carrots, peeled and diced
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2 stalks celery, diced
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Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1 can (15 ounces) whole tomatoes, chopped (juice reserved)
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1/2 pound small red potatoes, scrubbed and diced
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1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
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1 bunch kale (1 pound), stems removed and leaves torn into small pieces
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan