Potato and Kale Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Potato and Kale Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for chilly days or when you’re craving a wholesome, home-cooked meal. This velvety soup combines tender russet potatoes, vibrant fresh kale, and aromatic garlic and onions, brought together in a nourishing vegetable broth. A touch of optional heavy cream adds richness, while crushed red pepper flakes provide a gentle kick for those who like a bit of heat. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make soup offers the perfect balance of creaminess and satisfying texture, thanks to the partially blended potatoes. Serve it as a cozy main course or pair it with crusty bread for an irresistible combination. Perfect for meal prep or feeding a family, this potato and kale soup is as nutritious as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 4 cups fresh kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
- 0.5 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the diced potatoes to the pot and stir to coat them with the onion and garlic mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes.
Once the potatoes are cooked, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some chunks for texture. Alternatively, transfer half the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return to the pot.
Stir in the chopped kale and let it simmer until softened, about 5 minutes.
If using, mix in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if desired). Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy your hearty potato and kale soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.0 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.7 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 5897 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 305.4 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.9 g | 139% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.1 g | ||
| Protein | 61.4 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 868 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 19.5 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 8295 mg | 176% | |
*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.
