Super Kale Soup
Soups are wonderful dinner to have during the cold winter months. This powerhouse kale soup from Dr. Mercola will pack a big nutritional punch and help to keep you healthy when you need it most.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 5 cups chicken or bone broth
- 1 medium carrot, diced into 1/4-inch cubes (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 red potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 cups kale, rinsed, stems removed and chopped very fine
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Chop garlic and onions and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their health benefits.
- Heat 1 tablespon broth in a medium soup pot.
- Sauté onion in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes stirring frequently.
- Add garlic and continue to sauté for another minute.
- Add broth, carrots, and celery and bring to a boil on high heat.
- Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 more minutes.
- Add kale and rest of ingredients and cook another 5 minutes. If you want to simmer for a longer time for extra flavor and richness, you may need to add a little more broth.
Serves 4