Creamy Potato Kale Soup
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 can white beans
15.5-ounce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- kosher salt
- pepper
Directions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- 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
Stir in the garlic and thyme, then cook just until fragrant (about 30 seconds to 1 minute).
- 4
Sprinkle flour over vegetables and mix until evenly coated.
- 5
Add broth and potatoes to pot. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until potatoes are almost tender (about 10 minutes).
- 7
Stir in kale and beans, then simmer until everything is tender (about 5 to 10 minutes more).
- 8
Add heavy cream to soup and mix well. Remove soup from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 9
Serve hot. Enjoy!
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Craving a comforting bowl that warms you from the inside out? This Creamy Potato Kale Soup delivers pure comfort food bliss, making it so easy to treat yourself to a delicious and satisfying meal.
What makes this soup truly special is its harmonious blend of hearty vegetables and rich, velvety texture. Tender red potatoes and vibrant kale are combined with wholesome white beans, all swimming in a savory broth thickened perfectly. It’s a substantial, homemade meal that feels indulgent without being complicated, coming together efficiently for a satisfying experience.
Prepare for a deeply satisfying experience with every spoonful of this Creamy Potato Kale Soup. You'll find tender chunks of potato, earthy kale, and hearty white beans suspended in a thick, savory base, enriched by a touch of heavy cream. The aromatic blend of sautéed celery, carrots, onion, garlic, and thyme creates a robust flavor profile that's both earthy and incredibly comforting. It’s a hearty and filling soup that tastes like it simmered all day, but is surprisingly quick to prepare.
While this Creamy Potato Kale Soup is wonderful as is, you can easily adapt it to your pantry. Try swapping the red potatoes for Yukon Golds for an even creamier texture. You could also experiment with different leafy greens like spinach or chard in place of kale, or add other types of canned beans such as cannellini. For an extra layer of flavor, a pinch of red pepper flakes can introduce a subtle warmth.
This cozy Creamy Potato Kale Soup is perfect for a chilly evening or a satisfying lunch. Serve it with a slice of crusty bread for dipping, making it a complete and delightful meal.