Kale and potato soup
Kale, potatoes and croutons for this simple but delicious soup.
18 K 4/5 (1 reviews)
55 min.
Easy
4 people
9 IngredientsLast modified on: February 11th 2024
400 g kale
400 g 
1 
4 tablespoons 
1 litre 
100 g 
25 g 
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 5 min.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, pour in 4 tablespoons olive oil and when hot, add onion, salt and pepper.
Cook for 1 minute without browning.
Cook for 1 minute without browning.
Stage 5 - 2 min.
Add the kale and cook for 1 or 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stage 6 - 1 min.
Add the potatoes and mix well.
Stage 7 - 1 min.
Add 1 litre water, salt and mix again.
Stage 8 - 20 min.
Cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender.
Stage 9 - 3 min.
Blend and check seasoning, then leave to warm.
Stage 10 - 3 min.
Cut 100 g bread into small pieces...
Stage 11 - 5 min.
... and brown them in a small frying pan with 25 g butter.
Stage 12
Serve the soup with these delicious croutons.
Remarks
If you want a slightly stronger taste, add a bouillon cube in step 7.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, in a closed container.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 170 RDI=70 % | 1,250 RDI=120 % | 110 RDI=20 % | 1,490 RDI=80 % | 6,240 RDI: 80 % |
| Per 100 g | 8 RDI=3 % | 60 RDI=6 % | 5 RDI=1 % | 70 RDI=4 % | 300 RDI: 4 % |
| Per person | 40 RDI=20 % | 310 RDI=30 % | 30 RDI=4 % | 370 RDI=20 % | 1,560 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 4.70 €
- Per person : 1.20 €
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Water
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Bread
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