1 ham bone with a good amount of meat on it
2 lb. fresh kale or 3 boxes frozen kale
3 (16 oz.) cans kidney beans
1 pkg. carrots, sliced
5-6 lg. potatoes, diced
1 lg. onion, cut into wedges
1-2 pkg. linguica
1/2 stick butter
1 tbsp. paprika
Generous amount of pepper

Saute onion in butter. Add pepper and paprika. Stir until onions are clear. Add ham and enough water to fill up to 3/4 of top of pan. Boil for 1/2 hour. Clean off ham bone and discard bone. Add linguica and cook for an additional 1 hour. Add carrots and potatoes for 1/2 hour more. Add kidney beans and kale. Cook for remaining 30-45 minutes and add salt to taste. Serves 6.