2 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 tsp. salt
1-2 cans kidney beans
1 1/2 lbs. linguica or chourico
1 med. onion (optional)
2 bunches of kale or 4 boxes frozen kale
6 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 head of cabbage, shredded (optional)
Shank meat or chuck roast (optional)

Place linguica or chourico (and meat if used) in pot. Add red pepper, onion, and salt. Cover with water. Bring water to boil. Simmer until meat is almost done. Add kale, cabbage, and kidney beans to broth. When kale is about half cooked, add potatoes and cook additional 30 minutes. Serves 8.