Description
Bursting with flavor, this Easy Low-Fat Potato and Kale Soup is made from simple, wholesome ingredients that come together to create a light and flavorful broth that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 3 cups water
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 6 cups cubed potatoes (¾ inch cubes) *
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce *
Other Ingredients:
- 3 cups packed, small chopped and massaged lacinato kale (or curly kale) *
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried crushed thyme leaves *
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary powder
- ¼ to 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt (+/-) *
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon dried crushed thyme leaves *
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary powder
Optional Toppings and/or Serving Ideas:
- Crusty bread, naan, or pita
- Vegan Parmesan Cheese *
Instructions
- Peel and cube the potatoes, set aside.
- Clean, chop, and massage the kale, set aside.
- In a large stockpot, add the finely diced onions, sauté over medium-high heat for 7 to 10 minutes or until the onions are perfectly tender, add a splash of water, if needed to avoid burning.
- Then lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic, sauté, stir constantly for one minute.
- Then add all the remaining Base Ingredients, the Spice/Herb Ingredients, cubed potatoes, and chopped/massaged kale to the pot, stir to incorporate, bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are perfectly tender.
- Once the potatoes are perfectly tender, take a potato masher and mash about 1/3 of the potatoes to thicken the broth. Stir well, simmer for several minutes.
- Finish by adding all of the Finishing Ingredients, stir well. Remove from the stove and allow to sit for 10 minutes undisturbed to allow the flavors to marry. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 5 to 6 (8 cups)