2 tbsp. olive oil
2 lg. cloves garlic, minced
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 sm. green pepper, chopped
1 c. (6 oz.) diced cooked ham
1/4 lb. chorizo (Spanish sausage), sliced
3 c. chicken broth
1 (16 oz.) can chick peas
1 lg. potato, peeled and diced
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen kale
Salt and hot pepper sauce to taste

In Dutch oven in hot oil over medium heat, cook garlic, onion and green pepper, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Stir in ham, chorizo and broth. Cover, bring to a boil. Add chick peas with their liquid, potato and kale. Cover. Stirring once, simmer 30 minutes or until all is tender. Season with salt and pepper sauce. Salt may be omitted if using smoked ham, and amount of broth may be increased. Serves 4.