Winter Soup
Maxine Canny

1 onion
1 clove garlic
1 rib celery
2 c. diced winter root vegetables (any combination of rutabaga, carrots, parsnips and potatoes)
2 c. chopped kale
kale stock and water to make 1 quart
handful of noodles
1/3 c. cooked beans, any variety
2 tsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. molasses
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 c. water
1 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp. basil
1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Saute onion, garlic and celery in oil until soft. Add 1 quart water and chopped kale and cook until kale is somewhat tender. Add the rest of the vegetables, and the noodles. Bring to a boil. Combine soy sauce, molasses, tomato paste and 1 cup water. Add to soup with salt, pepper, bay leaf, basil and simmer covered for 30 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning.