Hearty Kale Soup
Warm, nourishing, and packed with flavor, Hearty Kale Soup is your go-to recipe for a comforting meal that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Featuring tender potatoes, vibrant kale, and a medley of aromatic vegetables like onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, this soup is simmered to perfection with savory chicken or vegetable broth. A touch of lemon juice adds a bright finish, while grated Parmesan cheese provides a rich and savory garnish. Perfect for chilly evenings, this one-pot wonder brings together healthy greens and comforting textures, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep. Ready in under an hour, Hearty Kale Soup is a satisfying option for fans of nutrient-rich recipes and hearty soups. Keywords: kale soup recipe, healthy soup, hearty vegetable soup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 medium potatoes
- 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 bunch kale
- 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Dice the onion, slice the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.
Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot, and saute for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Cube the potatoes and add them to the pot along with chicken or vegetable broth.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
While the soup is simmering, wash and remove the stems from the kale, then roughly chop the leaves.
Add chopped kale, canned diced tomatoes, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Simmer for another 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the kale is wilted.
Remove the bay leaf and stir in the lemon juice for added brightness.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1293 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.6 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 10264 mg | 446% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.2 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.7 g | 120% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.6 g | ||
| Protein | 44.8 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1146 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 5035 mg | 107% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
