Description
Cozy Hearty Potato Kale Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. This creamy, savory dish combines tender potatoes and vibrant kale with aromatic herbs, creating a warm hug in a bowl. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this soup is not just nourishing but also evokes fond memories of family gatherings and cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Wash and peel potatoes; dice into bite-sized pieces. Chop onion and mince garlic.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onions; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic until golden.
- Add Potatoes and Broth: Mix in diced potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add Kale and Seasonings: Once potatoes soften, add chopped kale, thyme, and bay leaf. Cook until kale wilts (about 5 minutes).
- Simmer for Flavor Fusion: Reduce heat; let simmer for 15-20 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Final Touches and Serve: Remove bay leaf before serving. Optionally mash some potatoes against the pot for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg