Creamy Potato and Kale Soup

This rich and satisfying Creamy Potato Kale Soup is also very slimming … and it’s vegan and gluten-free!

This Creamy Potato Kale Soup is one of my very favorite recipes. Why?

1.    It’s easy to make.

2.    It’s so filling it can be a meal in itself.

3.    It’s super healthy.  And because I’ve replaced fattening ingredients with good-for-you, high-fiber cream sauce made from blended cashews and seasonings, it’s slimming and still delightfully creamy.

4.    You can put it in a mini crock pot or a good thermos and take it for lunch.

5.    It’s creamy and luscious!

Soup is the epitome of comfort food and this delicious Creamy Potato Kale Soup shows that it can be very wholesome and nourishing as well. When the weather turns chilly there’s nothing better than a piping-hot bowl of soup to warm you up.

Are Potatoes Fattening?

Most people are surprised when they find out they can eat potatoes on my weight loss plan and that I have an abundance of yummy potato recipes in my 30-Day Weight Loss Program. But research show that potatoes are a healthy part of a weight loss plan. They provide high satiety – which means that if you include potatoes in your diet, it will be easier to eat less junk food.

Research also shows that potatoes are good for your gut. They feed the good but microbes. A healthy gut microbiota also promotes weight loss.

Eat More Potatoes

Here are more reasons why you should eat more potatoes.

Hail to Kale

This queen of greens is packed with loads of health-benefiting nutrients, such as vitamin K, vitamin C, calcium, iron, and fiber. Kale has also been shown to have the ability to protect against cancer and lower cholesterol.

Cream of Potato and Kale Soup

This rich and satisfying soup is also very slimming … and it’s vegan and gluten-free!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Soup

YIELD 4 servings

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Ingredients

• 1 rib celery, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 medium potatoes
• 6 cups water
• 4 cups (packed) chopped raw kale
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 4 teaspoons granulated onion - (1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 2/3 cup raw cashews
• 1 cup water - scant
• 2 teaspoons salt - scant

Instructions

• In a large soup pot, sauté diced onions and celery in oil over medium-low heat until onions begin to look translucent. (If you would like to make this recipe oil-free, use this method to sauté without oil.)
• Meanwhile, wash and peel potatoes. Dice into bite-size pieces and place in soup pan along with 6 cups of water and chopped kale. Turn heat to high.
• Add seasonings, mix well, cover, and bring to boil.
• When water comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, but not mushy (about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the size of the potato dices).
• Meanwhile, place cashews, 1 cup of water, and salt in blender and blend until very smooth. (A heavy-duty blender works best for this recipe; other blenders may not get the mixture smooth enough.)
• When potatoes are tender, stir in blender mixture, and cook until hot. Serve hot.

Notes

* * * This recipe for Cream of Potato and Kale Soup is . . . gluten-free, plant based, oil-free, sugar-free, high in fiber, dairy free, egg-free, vegetarian, vegan, and made from real, whole foods.

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