Potato & kale soup (caldo verde-style)

• White potatoes700g
• Kale200g
• Brown onions150g
• Garlic (4 bulbs, approx 40 cloves)2
• Stock cubes (12 pack)2
• Sliced wholemeal loaf1
• Vegetable oilstore cupboard20ml

Plus salt and pepper. About £2.15 for the amounts used.

Method

1. 1

   Fry 1 chopped onion in 2 tbsp oil for 5 minutes. Add 2 crushed garlic cloves for 1 minute.

2. 2

   Add 700g potatoes cut into chunks, 2 stock cubes and 1.3 litres boiling water. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until soft.

3. 3

   Mash or blend until fairly smooth, then add 200g kale, finely shredded (tough stalks removed), and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Season and serve with bread from the loaf.