Kale Soup
User Reviews
4.9
Kale Soup
Description
Kale Soup begins by heating olive oil and sautéing chopped onion, carrot, celery, garlic, rosemary, salt, dried thyme, and freshly ground pepper until vegetables soften. White beans and vegetable broth are added, and the soup simmers for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
Half the soup is then blended until smooth and returned to the pot, creating a base with creamy consistency and chunks of vegetables and beans. Chopped kale and lemon juice are stirred in and cooked until the kale wilts, adding a fresh, slightly bitter note and vibrant color.
If the soup is too thick, water can be added to reach the desired consistency. The soup is served drizzled with olive oil and garnished with homemade croutons and fresh parsley to add texture and herbal brightness to the rich vegetable and bean broth.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
- 1 yellow onion chopped, medium
- 1 carrot chopped, medium
- 2 celery chopped, ribs
- 2 garlic chopped, cloves
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped, fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste, sea salt
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- black pepper freshly ground
- 4½ cups White beans drained and rinsed, cooked
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 6 cups kale leaves chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- croutons for serving, homemade
- parsley for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic, rosemary, salt, thyme, and several grinds of pepper. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until softened. Add the beans and broth. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Transfer half the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Stir the puree back into the pot and add the kale and lemon juice. Cook, stirring, until the kale is wilted, about 5 minutes. If the soup is too thick, stir in water, ½ cup at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency. Season to taste (I usually add another ¼ teaspoon salt at this point) and serve with a drizzle of olive oil, croutons, and fresh parsley for garnish.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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