1 c. pea beans
1 lg. onion
1 lg. chorico (highly spiced sausage)
1 lb. kale
1 tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 c. cubed potatoes
1 tbsp. vinegar

Soak beans overnight in cold water. In the morning, drain, add the onion, sausage (cut in pieces), kale (broken in pieces), salt and pepper and vinegar, and 10 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook gently 2-3 hours. Add potatoes and 1 additional cup water. Continue cooking until potatoes are tender. Serves 6.

Optional additional: cabbage, macaroni, kidney beans, linguica. Beef broth can also be used.