Kale Soup

Kale soup is the tastiest way to get your daily dose of greens! It’s hearty, flavourful, packed with veggies, and so simple to make.

Course Soups

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 245

2 tablespoons olive oil 30 ml
1 medium yellow onion diced – about 150 g
3 cloves garlic minced – about 9 g
2 medium carrots diced – about 240 g
2 celery stalks diced – about 160 g
1 teaspoon dried thyme 1.4 g
1 teaspoon dried oregano 1.8 g
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 2.84 g
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes adjust to taste – 2.5 g
¾ teaspoon sea salt about 4 g
¼ teaspoon black pepper 1.42 g
6 cups vegetable broth 1.4 liters
1 sprig fresh rosemary whole
2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained and rinsed (such as cannellini or great northern beans) – 850 g total
1 large bunch of kale stems removed and leaves chopped – about 150 g
1 lemon for serving

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Add the carrots and celery. Saute for 5 minutes, then stir in the thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt and black pepper.
Add the vegetable broth and the whole sprig of rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
Remove the rosemary sprig and discard it. Transfer 2–3 cups of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and stir it back into the pot.
Stir in the white beans and chopped kale. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the kale is wilted.
Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and some bread.

Refrigerator: Store leftover kale soup in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Freezer: This soup can also be frozen for up to 3 months in freezer-safe container or freezer bag. Thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.
To reheat: Warm the soup on the stovetop over medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally. You can also reheat individual portions in the microwave.