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Kale Soup

Comforting Kale Soup That Heals and Warms Your Soul

This delicious Kale Soup is a comforting bowl of warmth packed with nourishing white beans and kale, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Plant-Based
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Can be swapped with avocado oil.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Adds a sweet foundation; no substitutions recommended.
  • 1 medium Carrot Replace with sweet potato for a different taste.
  • 2 ribs Celery Leeks can be used as an alternative.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Adjust based on preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Dried works in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Season to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Modify according to taste.
  • 2 cups Cooked White Beans Any white bean works well.
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Homemade offers the best flavor.
For the Greens
  • 4 cups Chopped Kale Leaves Can substitute with spinach if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Lime juice can also be used.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Homemade Croutons Crusty bread makes a good substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Other herbs like basil can be swapped in.

Equipment

  • Large soup pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add chopped onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic; sauté for about 8 minutes until softened.
  3. Sprinkle in rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper; stir to combine and let the flavors bloom for 1 minute.
  4. Incorporate white beans and broth; bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
  5. Transfer half the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return it to the pot.
  6. Stir in kale and lemon juice; cook for 5 minutes until kale is wilted.
  7. Add water if soup is too thick; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls, top with croutons and parsley, and drizzle with olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Kale Soup is both comforting and nourishing. Adjust the seasoning and ingredients to your preference for a personalized touch.

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