Description
Jamie Oliver’s hearty kale soup brings Mediterranean warmth to your kitchen with rich Italian flavors. Packed with nutritious ingredients and simple cooking techniques, this soup delivers comfort and zest in every spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 cups loosely packed chopped kale
- 1 small tomato, chopped (or 1 can of diced tomatoes)
- Optional: 5 medium-sized red potatoes, cubed
- Optional: 1 can of corn
Proteins and Beans:
- 1 cup canned white beans, rinsed and drained (or cannellini beans)
- Optional: Cheese tortellini
Liquids and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) coconut oil
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until it becomes translucent and shimmering.
- Introduce finely diced onions and crushed garlic to the pot, gently sautéing until the vegetables become soft and aromatic, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and incorporate chopped tomatoes, stirring to combine and create a flavorful base.
- Add cubed red potatoes to the liquid mixture, allowing them to simmer and become tender, roughly 15 to 18 minutes.
- Elevate the broth’s temperature until it reaches a near-boiling point, then gently fold in fresh, roughly chopped kale, ensuring the leaves are completely submerged.
- Allow the kale to wilt and soften for 3 to 4 minutes, releasing its vibrant green color and nutritional goodness.
- Introduce rinsed and thoroughly drained white beans to the soup, along with sweet corn kernels, heating the ingredients until they are warmed through completely.
- If desired, carefully add cheese tortellini and cook until the pasta becomes tender and plump, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
- Enhance the soup’s depth by sprinkling in ground cumin, turmeric, and a subtle dash of cayenne pepper, adjusting seasonings to personal taste preferences.
- Ladle the aromatic soup into warm bowls and serve immediately for maximum flavor and enjoyment.
Notes
- Elevate your soup’s depth by sautéing onions and garlic, creating an irresistible aromatic base that whispers comfort.
- Kale transforms this dish into a nutritional champion, bringing bold green vibrancy and earthy undertones that dance on your palate.
- Coconut oil weaves a subtle richness throughout, gently embracing each ingredient with its smooth, luxurious essence.
- White beans introduce creamy protein power, lending a silky texture that makes every spoonful feel like a warm hug.
- Spices like cumin, turmeric, and cayenne spark a flavor carnival, delivering warmth and excitement with each bite.
- Versatility is this soup’s secret weapon, welcoming creative additions and promising delicious reinventions with every preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg