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1 c Packed Parsley Sprigs

1 c Water

3 Leeks, with 1″ of dark green

Part, split, cleaned and Sliced 1 lb Onions, quartered and sliced

2 Golden Delicious Apples,

Cored and chopped 10 c Low-Sodium Chicken Broth

2 lb Baking Potatoes, pared

Quartered and sliced Lengthwise 1 lb Green Cabbage, finely

Chopped 3/4 lb Deli Corned Beef, sliced and

Cut into thin strips 3 tb Sherry

1/2 ts Ground Cardamom

1/2 ts Ground Nutmeg

1/4 ts Ground Mace

Ground Pepper 3 dr Hot Pepper Sauce

1 lb Kale, leaves stripped from

Stems and finely chopped, Stems discarded 1/4 c Fresh Lemon Juice

3/4 ts Salt

Prepared Mustard

In a blender, process parsley with water until pureed; reserve in refrigerator in covered container at least 1 hour and up to 2 days. In a large pot, place leeks,

onions, apples and 2 cups broth. Cook, covered, on medium-low heat for 50 minutes. Let stand to cool slightly. Puree in food processor or blender and return to pot. Add remaining broth, the potatoes, cabbage and half the corned beef to pot’ reserve remaining corned beef for garnish. Heat to simmering; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Mash som of the potatoes into the soup, leaving some pieces whole. Stir in sherry, spices and kale; heat to simmering. Simmer, covered, just until kale is tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in reserved parsley mixture and lemon juice; simmer uncovered 2 minutes. Add salt, if desired. Ladle into bowls and garnish with reserved corned beef, and, if desired, a small dollop of mustard. Per SErving: Calories: 376, Protein: 23g, Carbohydrates: 51g, Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Fiber: 9g, Sodium: 752mg.

Source: Medford Mail Tribune Typed by Katherine Smith Cyberealm BBS Watertown NY 315-786-1120

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