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Smoked Salmon chowders are tasty, but usually really unhealthy, so this soup uses vegetables and white beans to give a flavorful and creamy texture to a tasty, filling soup with strong flavors.
=== Ingredients ===

*     2-3 Smoked Salmon Filets (firm, hot smoked, not the soft stuff you put on bagels. Try to get regular, not the pepper or apple varieties) 
*     3 cans (15oz) Cannellini beans, with the liquid 
*     2 medium onions, diced 
*     2 large carrots, diced, about 1 cup. 
*     2 stalks celery, diced, about 1 cup. 
*     3 cloves garlic 
*     1 quart chicken broth 
*     1 Rind from Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, about 3" by 3" 
*     3-4 cups of chopped kale or swiss chard 
*     2 bay leaves 
*     3 sprigs fresh thyme 
*     1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 
*     1/2 tsp smoked paprika 
*     Fresh Dill, for serving 

=== Preparation ===

#     Cook the onions, carrots, and celery over medium-high heat in some oil for 5-10 minutes, or until they are soft. 
#     Add the garlic, cook for a minute. 
#     Add the red pepper, smoked paprika, cook for 30 seconds. 
#     Add everything else, bring to a boil, and then cover and reduce to a simmer. 
#     Simmer for 15 minutes, then remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves. 
#     Use an immersion blender to blend up some of the beans and thicken the soup, or transfer some of the liquid to a blender, or use a potato masher. 
#     Flake the smoked salmon into the soup, and simmer for a couple minutes to heat through and meld the flavors. Aim for at least half a filet per serving. 
#     Serve with fresh minced dill. 

=== Notes ===
*     You might need more liquid, or less, depending. 
*     If you're using low sodium broth you might want to add some extra salt.