Save A hearty, comforting soup featuring tender potatoes and nutrient-rich kale, perfect for chilly days. This vegetarian recipe is simple to prepare and bursting with flavor.
I first made this soup on a rainy afternoon, hoping to create something warming and wholesome for my family. The combination of potatoes and kale quickly became a favorite for chilly days at our dinner table.
Ingredients
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Yellow onion: 1 large, diced
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Yukon gold potatoes: 4 medium, peeled and diced
- Carrots: 3 medium, sliced
- Celery: 3 stalks, sliced
- Kale: 4 cups, chopped, stems removed
- Vegetable broth: 1 liter (4 cups)
- Water: 1 cup
- Dried thyme: 1 teaspoon
- Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Bay leaf: 1
- Salt and pepper: To taste
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 – 4 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic:
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add vegetables:
- Add potatoes, carrots, and celery. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add liquids and seasonings:
- Pour in vegetable broth and water. Stir in thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer:
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, or until potatoes and carrots are tender.
- Add kale:
- Stir in chopped kale and cook for an additional 5 – 7 minutes until wilted and tender.
- Finish and serve:
- Remove bay leaf. Adjust seasoning if needed and stir in lemon juice, if using. Serve hot.
Save Sharing this soup always reminds me of cozy weekend lunches with my family, everyone gathered around the kitchen table enjoying a simple, nourishing meal together.
Required Tools
Large soup pot, wooden spoon, chefs knife, cutting board
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 210, Total Fat 4 g, Carbohydrates 39 g, Protein 6 g
Notes
For a creamier texture, blend half the soup with an immersion blender before adding the kale. Substitute spinach or Swiss chard for kale if preferred. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat, or garnish with grated parmesan cheese (not vegan).
Save Enjoy this nourishing soup with warm crusty bread for a full, satisfying meal. It's sure to become a favorite for any season.