potato-kale soup with gruyere

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7 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Nov 28, 2015

A wonderfully healthy and hearty soup. Feel free to substitute spinach or another dark leafy green if you prefer. Recipe is from Cooking Light magazine.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
  • 1 - garlic clove, minced
  • 7 cups fat-free, low sodium chicken broth (or can use vegetable broth)
  • 4 cups coarsely chopped, peeled yukon gold potatoes (about 1 1/3 lbs)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • 6 cups chopped fresh kale (stems removed), about 3/4 pound
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 9 tablespoons shredded gruyere cheese (about 2 oz.)

How To Make potato-kale soup with gruyere

  • Step 1
    Melt butter in a large dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Add onion; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in broth, potato, salt and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minuters or until potato is tender.
  • Step 2
    Stir in kale and basil. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until kale is tender. Discard bay leaf.
  • Step 3
    Partially mash potatoes with a potato masher until thick and chunky. Top with cheese.

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