I feel like I'm the kind of person who is supposed to like kale. I want to, I do. I get it, it's hardy (and hearty) and can grow even in cold temperatures; it's a superfood loaded with nutrients. Yes, I even tried making the chips. I just don't really like it.
But, it's January in Virginia, and we're lucky enough to have a co-op of farms that delivers seasonal produce to our door just about year-round. And we are firmly in kale season. A couple of years ago, while cooking for a dear family whose son was battling cancer and who had a host of food sensitivities, I stumbled across a way to accommodate all of the food sensitivities, and use up the kale. And actually enjoy the result. (And I'm thrilled to report our friends' son is happy, healthy and cancer-free!)
So here it is, my creamy sweet potato kale soup. It's gluten and dairy free and easily customizable to become vegan (just sub vegetable broth for bone broth). My picky kids eat it; our three-year-old even asked tonight if I could make it again so he could have some tomorrow.
But, it's January in Virginia, and we're lucky enough to have a co-op of farms that delivers seasonal produce to our door just about year-round. And we are firmly in kale season. A couple of years ago, while cooking for a dear family whose son was battling cancer and who had a host of food sensitivities, I stumbled across a way to accommodate all of the food sensitivities, and use up the kale. And actually enjoy the result. (And I'm thrilled to report our friends' son is happy, healthy and cancer-free!)
So here it is, my creamy sweet potato kale soup. It's gluten and dairy free and easily customizable to become vegan (just sub vegetable broth for bone broth). My picky kids eat it; our three-year-old even asked tonight if I could make it again so he could have some tomorrow.
Creamy Sweet Potato & Kale Soup
(Gluten and Dairy Free, Vegan option)
adapted from Momtastic
Ingredients
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (ghee, butter or coconut oil would work too)
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3-5 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 large bunch kale, deveined and roughly chopped
4-6 cups broth (bone broth or vegetable)
3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
1/2 tsp nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat
Add onion and garlic and saute 5 minutes, or until onion begins to soften
Add sweet potatoes and kale. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes
Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper
Add 4 cups broth and bring to a boil, cook additional 10 minutes or until sweet potatoes are very tender
Add coconut milk
Use immersion blender and blend until smooth (or carefully transfer mixture to a blender, being careful to allow steam to escape)
Once blended, add broth as needed if soup is too thick and add additional salt and pepper to taste
Since we are not vegan, we top ours with uncured bacon and/or homemade (gluten-free) croutons. But it's delicious with a dollop of sour cream, a drizzle of olive oil, or just as it is. Hope you enjoy!
(Gluten and Dairy Free, Vegan option)
adapted from Momtastic
Ingredients
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (ghee, butter or coconut oil would work too)
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
3-5 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 large bunch kale, deveined and roughly chopped
4-6 cups broth (bone broth or vegetable)
3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
1/2 tsp nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat
Add onion and garlic and saute 5 minutes, or until onion begins to soften
Add sweet potatoes and kale. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes
Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper
Add 4 cups broth and bring to a boil, cook additional 10 minutes or until sweet potatoes are very tender
Add coconut milk
Use immersion blender and blend until smooth (or carefully transfer mixture to a blender, being careful to allow steam to escape)
Once blended, add broth as needed if soup is too thick and add additional salt and pepper to taste
Since we are not vegan, we top ours with uncured bacon and/or homemade (gluten-free) croutons. But it's delicious with a dollop of sour cream, a drizzle of olive oil, or just as it is. Hope you enjoy!
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