It was blistering cold and windy yesterday. Temperatures were in the negative numbers and of course this gave our heating system a hell of a workout! To be honest even with the heat on and sweaters aplenty I was still cold so out came the soup pot. This is a great quick warming soup, full of root veggies in a delicious rich broth. Hope you enjoy and stay warm!

Here is my recipe:

Potato, Leek & Kale Soup

By Emily (Cooking for Kishore)

Easy warming recipe for a cold day.

Ingredients

• 1 Large Red Onion, chopped
• 2 Leeks, sliced thinly
• 2 Red Potatoes, chopped
• 2 Celery Stalk, chopped
• 2 cups Kale, chopped
• 8 cups Vegetable Broth
• 1 Tblsp Butter or Olive Oil
• 1 Bay Leaves
• 1/2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Thyme
• Salt & Pepper

Instructions

1. Wash and Prep your veggies. Wash your Greens remove the thick center vein and tear the leaves into larger than bite-sized pieces. Cut Onions into half moon rings.
2. Heat up the butter or olive oil in a stockpot. Add onions and cook till translucent.
3. Add the Leeks, and Celery and cook for 2-3 minutes till they turn vivid green.
4. Add the potatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Simmer uncovered on low for 10-15 minutes, till potatoes are fork tender, then add in chopped kale and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Yield: 4-6 Servings
Prep Time: 5 mins.

Cook time: 25 mins.
Total time: 30 mins.
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Enjoy!

I have entered this post to Eat Your Greens Challenge, hosted by A2K - A Seasonal Veg Table and The Veg Hog.