kale veggie soup

Name: Kale Veggie Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 cup(s) vegetable or chicken broth; 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, light (not extra virgin); 1 - medium onion, chopped; 3 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 cup(s) carrots, chopped; 1 - green (or any color) bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup(s) green beans, fresh, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 bunch(es) curly kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped; 1 can(s) diced tomatoes (you can use seasoned tomatoes and omit or reduce added seasonings); 1 can(s) cannelini beans, or bean of choice, drained (optional); 1 tablespoon(s) variety of dried seasonings such as: parsley, oregano, thyme, or a blend such as italian seasoning or herbs de provence; 1/2 teaspoon(s) sea salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper (or to taste); 1 dash(es) hot sauce of choice (to taste), optional

(1 RATING)

17 Pinches

Margaret G

Cleveland, OH

Updated on Sep 25, 2013

This recipe is extremely flexible and forgiving. Substitute or add almost any veggie you like, or need to use up. Gotta have the Kale though. Kale stays hearty and toothsome in this soup, unlike other greens that wilt away to stringy mush. It successfully replaces noodles in adding substance to this vegetable soup. Not to mention it is one of nature's super foods. You can almost never eat too much kale! Serve with a slice of rustic whole wheat Italian bread for sopping up the broth.

Rate

No Image

prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil, light (not extra virgin)
1 - medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup carrots, chopped
1 - green (or any color) bell pepper, chopped
1 cup green beans, fresh, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 bunch curly kale, stems removed and leaves roughly chopped
1 can diced tomatoes (you can use seasoned tomatoes and omit or reduce added seasonings)
1 can cannelini beans, or bean of choice, drained (optional)
1 tablespoon variety of dried seasonings such as: parsley, oregano, thyme, or a blend such as italian seasoning or herbs de provence
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 dash hot sauce of choice (to taste), optional

How To Make kale veggie soup

Step 1

NOTE: Substitute any vegetables or beans you like in this recipe. The only essential veggies here is the onion, tomato (and even that is arguable) and of course the Kale. Carrots stongly recommened. Other suggestions include: Potatoes, corn, peas, celery, sweet potatoes, squash, cauliflower, broccoli, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, great northern beans, ANYTHING! Your total veggie amount, not counting the onions and tomatoes, should equal roughly 4 cups. Like I said, this recipe is insanely verstile and forgiving. Play around with the seasonings, too!

Step 2

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and sautee until starting to turn tender, about 4 minutes. Add carrots and bell pepper (if using) and saute 4 more minutes. Add remaining veggies, excpet kale, beans and tomatoes, and sautee just a few minutes.
Step 3

Add broth, tomatoes, beans, and kale. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Add herbs and pepper and simmer 25 minutes.
Step 4

Add salt and hot sauce, to taste.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes