1 c. Navy (eye) beans
1 small cabbage
1 c. diced potatoes -OR-
1 c. small elbow macaroni
2 pkgs. frozen kale
1 pkg. chorico
1-2 pkgs. shank meat
salt, to taste

Fill 8-quart pan with water 3/4 full. Add beans and cook until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add chorico and meat, cook another hour. Add cabbage, potatoes or elbow macaroni and cook 1/2 hour. Add kale and cook an additional 15 minutes. Add salt to taste.

Submitted by: Kathy Sullivan