Tuscan Kale Soup is a healthy and light main course, yet very flavorful, with the slightly bitter aftertaste typical of this vegetable. Perfect to eat during this period, as Tuscan kale is in season, you can also prepare the Tuscan kale soup with pearl barley and lentils.
This dish is very simple to prepare and can be made in advance, so you only need to heat it up. You can also serve it with croutons or, if you like, add a bit of grated cheese. I didn’t because it was already very flavorful.
Instead of broth, you can use water and homemade vegetable stock. You can add small pasta or rice. In this case, I suggest cooking them separately and adding them at the end of preparation.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter and Spring
Ingredients
- 9 oz Tuscan kale
- 3 carrots
- 1 potato
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- vegetable broth
- salt
Recommended Tools
- Immersion Blender
Steps for Tuscan Kale Soup
Start by cleaning the Tuscan kale, removing the leaves from the central rib by hand: hold the base of the stem with one hand and pull the leaf from the base to the tip with the other, along the rib. This way it will easily separate.
Cut the Tuscan kale leaves into small pieces and rinse them well under water, then set them aside on a plate.
Now peel the potatoes and carrots, then cut them into chunks and add them to the plate with the kale.
Put the oil in a pot, add the potatoes and carrots and cook for a couple of minutes. At this point, add the Tuscan kale, enough broth to generously cover the vegetables, and cook with the lid on for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally. If necessary, add more broth to prevent it from drying out too much.
Adjust the salt, blend for a few seconds with an immersion blender, so that the broth thickens slightly but many whole pieces remain.
At this point, divide the Tuscan kale soup among the plates and serve immediately.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I prepare the soup in advance?
Yes, you just need to heat it when needed.
What can I substitute for potatoes?
Instead of potatoes, you can add cooked chickpeas or cannellini beans.
