Kale Soup
User Reviews
4.8
Kale Soup
Description
This soup starts by sweating diced potatoes, onion, celery, and crushed garlic in olive oil until softened. Adding chopped kale and vegetable stock, the mixture simmers until all vegetables are tender. The soup is then blended smooth and enriched with whole milk to add creaminess and mellow the flavors without heaviness.
The seasoning with salt and black pepper is gentle, letting the individual vegetable flavors come through. The kale contributes earthiness balanced by the starchy potatoes, while the garlic and celery add savory undertones.
Served warm, this soup is suitable as a light starter or a nourishing meal when accompanied by crusty bread. Optional garnishes like reserved sautéed kale or cooked bacon can be added for presentation and texture contrast.
Using vegetarian stock keeps it suitable for vegetarian diets, though chicken stock may add richness. Cooling the soup before blending with a jug blender avoids damage to the container. The milk addition is optional, as the potatoes provide natural creaminess.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 rib celery diced
- 350 g potato diced
- 2 garlic crushed, clove
- 200 g kale
- 750 ml vegetable stock
- 125 ml milk whole
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon Olive oil in a large pan and add 350 g Potato, 1 Onion, 2 Garlic clove and 1 rib Celery. Sauté until softened - about 4 minutes.
- Add 200 g Kale and 750 ml Vegetable stock. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Blend until smooth. Add 125 ml Whole milk and 1 pinch Sea salt and ground black pepper and stir in.
Notes
- Vegetarian stock keeps the soup meat-free; chicken stock can be used for richer taste.
- For children, use low-salt stock and season individual servings as needed.
- Reserve some sautéed kale before blending for a garnish to add texture and appearance.
- Milk adds creaminess but is optional since potatoes naturally thicken the soup.
- Cool the soup before blending in a jug blender to avoid cracking the container.
- Add cooked chopped bacon on top for a more indulgent flavor variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1594mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 1455mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 10985IU | 220% |
| Vitamin C | 160mg | 178% |
| Calcium | 268mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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