Creamy Potato Kale Soup

Creamy Potato Kale Soup

from hellolittlehome.com
40 min
6 servings

Treat yourself to this delicious Creamy Kale and Potato Soup ... it's total comfort food and so easy to make!

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 stalks celery, (diced)
  • 2 medium carrots, (diced)
  • 1 large onion, (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons flour
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 large red potatoes, (cut into 3/4 to 1-inch chunks)
  • 1 bunch kale, (chopped)
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can white beans, (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • kosher salt
  • pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add celery, carrots, and onions to pot, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and starting to brown (about 5 to 7 minutes).

  3. 3

    Stir in the garlic and thyme, then cook just until fragrant (about 30 seconds to 1 minute).

  4. 4

    Sprinkle flour over vegetables and mix until evenly coated.

  5. 5

    Add broth and potatoes to pot. Stir well and bring to a boil.

  6. 6

    Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are almost tender (about 10 minutes).

  7. 7

    Stir in kale and beans, then simmer until everything is tender (about 5 to 10 minutes more).

  8. 8

    Add heavy cream to soup and mix well. Remove soup from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.

  9. 9

    Serve hot. Enjoy!