Kale Soup Recipe
A hearty and nutritious kale soup made with potatoes, carrots, and cannellini beans, perfect for a cozy, healthy meal.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add diced potatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, then add kale and beans.
- Simmer for another 10–15 minutes, until potatoes and kale are tender.
- Stir in lemon juice if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve hot with crusty bread if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, blend part of the soup before serving.
- Can substitute cannellini beans with chickpeas or lentils.
- Use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth if not vegetarian.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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