Super Energy Kale Soup

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(from Margie’s recipe box)

This quick and easy version of potato kale soup has extra vegetables for more flavor and nutrition and takes little time to prepare.

Source: http://www.whfoods.com/

Prep time: 40 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: Kale, Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 medium carrot, diced into 1/4-inch cubes (about 1 cup)
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 red potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes (can be omitted for glycemic control)
  • 3 cups kale, rinsed, stems removed and chopped very fine
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp dried sage
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Chop garlic and onions and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.

  2. Heat 1 TBS broth in a medium soup pot.

  3. Healthy Sauté onion in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes stirring frequently.

  4. Add garlic and continue to sauté for another minute.

  5. Add broth, carrots, and celery and bring to a boil on high heat.

  6. Once it comes to a boil reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 more minutes.

  7. Add kale and rest of ingredients and cook another 5 minutes. If you want to simmer for a longer time for extra flavor and richness, you may need to add a little more broth.

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