Quick Kale-y Bean Soup

1 bunch of kale, broken up,

~ ~washed and dried well

2 large elephant garlic cloves minced

1 large onion – ½ minced and ½ rough chopped

2T bacon drippings

4oz. smoked turkey lunchmeat, slice-cube

5c± chicken broth

2t cumin powder

salt and pepper if needed

2 cans drained-rinsed white beans

*1c sour cream – optional

Saute' the kale, onion and garlic in bacon drippings. Add meat and stir-fry for 5 minutes or so until kale wilts and everything is well blended and sauted. Add chicken broth, seasonings, white beans and simmer 45 minutes. Add *sour cream at the very end, rewarm and serve. Would be great with crusty Italian bread. . .Lin