Delightful Kale, Zucchini, and Potato Soup | Inspired by Recipe Iseasy Kitchen

Whip up this comforting, vibrant soup that's packed with fresh veggies and ready in just one hour. Perfect for cozy evenings, it serves 4-6 with wholesome flavors that'll have everyone reaching for seconds!

Yield: 4-6 servings
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 6 servings): Calories 184, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Carbohydrates 15 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 6 g, Cholesterol 21 mg, Sodium 584 mg
Total time: 1 hour
Active time: 1 hour

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped red onion
1 cup chopped peeled potato
3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1 sprig fresh rosemary
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups chopped zucchini
1 1/2 cups firmly packed chopped kale or baby kale, plus additional thinly sliced kale for garnish
1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream
Cayenne or paprika, for garnish

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Instructions

Warm the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saut, stirring, until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the potato, thyme, garlic, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few cracks of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are fully coated with the oil and spices, 2 to 3 minutes more. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the zucchini and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutesadjust heat to maintain a steady bubble. Stir in the kale and cook 5 minutes more. Remove from heat, discard herb sprigs, and cool for at least 5 minutes. Puree until silky smooth using an immersion blender or in a standard blender (2-3 batches, half full each time).
Stir in heavy cream, then gently reheat if desired. Season with water, salt, and pepper to perfect the texture and taste.
Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with cayenne or paprika, and garnish with thinly sliced kale for a fresh, colorful finish.

Pro Tip: For safe blending of hot liquids, cool the soup 5 minutes first. Blend in batches, filling halfway; secure the lid but leave a corner open, covered with a kitchen towel to avoid splashes. Your kitchen adventure awaitsenjoy every nourishing spoonful!