Monday, January 31, 2011

Kale Energy Soup

Kale is a super food that I am often trying to get into my diet but am a little perplexed as to make that happened.  I loved making (and eating!) this soup.kale energy soup
1 medium onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, chopped
5 cups chicken or vegetabe broth
2 meduim carrot, diced into 1/4 inch cubes (1 cup)
1 cup celery
2 red potatoes, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
3 cups kale, rinsed, stems removed an chopped very fine
2 tsp dried thyme
2 tsp dried sage
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Chop garlic and onions
2. Heat 1 tbs broth in a med soup pot
3. Saute onion in broth over med heat for about 5 minutes
4. Add garlic and continue to saute for another minute
5. Add broth, carrots and celery and bring to boil on high heat
6. Once it comes to a boil reduce heat to a simmer and
continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Add potatoes
and kale and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15
more minutes
7. Add 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

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