Description
A comforting and flavorful soup made with creamy potatoes, earthy kale, and crispy bacon, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large starchy potatoes (Russets or Yukon Golds)
- 2 cups chopped kale (Tuscan or spinach as a substitute)
- 4 slices bacon (or smoked paprika for a vegetarian version)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half or coconut cream as a substitute)
- 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil for a lighter version)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the potatoes, kale, onions, and garlic. Mince the bacon.
- Cook the Bacon: In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Reserve some bacon for topping the soup later.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add the chopped onions and minced garlic to the bacon drippings and sauté until translucent.
- Simmer the Potatoes: Stir in the chopped potatoes and cover them with vegetable or chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Blend for Creaminess: Using an immersion blender, puree the mixture until smooth. Alternatively, transfer it to a blender in batches.
- Add Kale and Cream: Stir in the kale and heavy cream, cooking until the kale wilts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle into bowls and garnish with crispy bacon and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
For a chunkier soup, reserve some potato chunks. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Irish soup, comfort food, creamy soup, kale, bacon