Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated~Confucius
There is nothing complicated here. Only a few fresh ingredients needed. Take a moment and savor the simplicity.
Potato and Kale Soup
Serves 6
Serves 6
Ingredients:
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 strips applewood bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-2 large carrots, diced
6 medium yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
A half-bunch fresh kale leaves (8-10) with the stem removed, chopped
8 cups chicken stock
1 can cannelloni beans drained
A good pinch of kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper
Directions:
In a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add bacon, onion. and carrot. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the bacon is slightly crisp (3-5 minutes). Add garlic, pinch of salt and ground black pepper. Cook another minute. Add kale. Cook another 3-5 minutes until kale has wilted. Add chicken stock, beans and potatoes.
Simmer for approximately 25-30 minutes. Soup is done when potatoes are easily pierced with a fork and kale is tender.
Enjoy!
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Velva, this soup looks so comforting, and very healthy too! 🙂
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Simplicity at its best, Velva…There's something to be said for \”back to basics\” as reflected in this comforting hearty soup. Thanks for sharing, Velva…
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Hearty and colorful!😋
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Delicious comfort food. Sometimes my body just craves that!
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Comfort food, for sure!
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We had something similar for dinner, without the beans (Passover)
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Your soup is so pretty and must taste wonderful. Plus I love that you've used kale, so healthy. I'm always in the mood for soup, regardless of the season. Sam
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Wonderful combination, Velva! I just planted Kale in a container outdoors a week and and it's already sprouted. This would be a delicious way to use it! There's nothing wrong with simple, good food.
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Dear Velva, A saying so true!!A delicious and healthy soup. xo Catherine
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simple, yes, but also oh-so-pleasing! kale is only tolerable in soups, i think, and using bacon is also a good trick!
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That looks good Velva, I love bean soups. I made a similar soup the other day with rainbow chard that we bought at the farmer's market.
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I love potatoes and swiss chard soup. It never occurred to me to make it with kale. Great idea!
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It may look simple, but the trick with soups like this is always using homemade stock…which I know you do! Love cooked kale, not fond of it in salads.
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Lol,s good and if it can be on the table quickly, all the better. I love soup year round.
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I prefer simple and fresh foods. This is a perfectly comforting and delicious soup, Velva.
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Yum! I have some kale I need to use and we can't seem to get Spring weather here. Perfect for soup!
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So light and healthy! Love this simple, yummy idea…
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This kind of soup is one of my favorites…full of flavor but quick to prepare.
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Looks wonderful – a perfect spring recipe!
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