You may have been following my bargain buys over on Facebook or Instagram (#FabFoodBargains) which has lead to a lot of recipe development, so much that I have have lost track! So yesterday I found a recipe for Kale Soup in my notepad which I’d forgotten what the family thought of, so with another bag of 1p yes 1p Curly Kale in the fridge as well as all the other ingredients I set about recreating and re-shooting it (turns out I’d deleted all my previous images)!
Well it was delicious and hubby approved whole heartedly when he had it for lunch and my son had a portion later that evening and said it was “yummy” and he’s usually the one to say “not another green soup”! I don’t like the term “clean eating” but you do almost feel cleansed after eating this simple yet delicious soup which is packed full of nutrients, fibre and low in fat!
I do hope you try this soup for yourself (even if you can’t find Curly Kale for 1p) it’s well worth making! And if you’re on instagram why don’t you tag me @FabFood4All on instagram and use the tag #FabFoodBargains – I’d love to see your bargain finds or you can find me on twitter at the same ID:-)
- 2 tbsp Rapeseed oil
- 1 Large onion, finely chopped
- 2 Celery sticks, chopped
- 4 Medium carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, crushed
- 200g Curly kale, chopped
- 700 mls Vegetable stock
- Freshly ground pepper
- Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic and sweat under a lid for about 10 minutes until the onions are softened.
- Mix in the kale and sweat under lid for about another 5 minutes, stirring once or twice until wilted.
- Add the stock and pepper (I found there was no need to add salt as it's in the stock), bring to the boil and then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend to desired consistency, it's nice if it still has some texture to it.
- Serve with crusty bread.
For more Curly Kale recipes you might like to check these out from fellow bloggers:
Green Soup with Sea Spaghetti – Fab Food 4 All
Roast Okra and Fish Curry with Garlic Kale – Recipes from a Pantry
Warm Spinach Bacon & Kale Salad – Munchies & Munchkins
Kale & Giant Couscous Tabouleh – From the Healthy Heart
Kale & Barley Salad with Teriyaki Salmon (plus more ideas) – Botanical Kitchen
Miso Muffins with Kale, Carrot & Courgette – Tin & Thyme
Borlotti & Red Wine Pie topped with Kale Mash – The Veg Space
Breakfast Eggs with Kale & Carrot – Coffee & Vanilla
I’m entering my Kale Soup into the following challenges:
Credit Crunch Munch which I run with Fuss Free Flavours and hosted this month by Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary.
Extra Veg which is run my Fuss Free Flavours (current host) and Utterly Scrummy
No-Waste Food Challenge which is run by Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary and hosed this month by It’s Not Easy Being Greedy
Meat Free Mondays run by Tinned Tomatoes
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Margaret gallagher
28/04/2017 at 10:06 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Got all the ingredients today
Making this beauty tomorrow and I’ll serve with warm crusty bread
Camilla
29/04/2017 at 12:39 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Excellent Margarate, I might make it again myself as have a spare bag of kale in the fridge:-)
styles5433
02/04/2017 at 7:35 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I adore this beautiful super food but have never had kale in soup so I am excited to try this
Camilla
03/04/2017 at 12:17 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you, it’s so popular:-)
Sandy
22/02/2017 at 1:58 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Just making second pot in a week. First went diown a treat in a household where kale seldom used. Delicious and great to make with wee ones.
Thank you.
Camilla
23/02/2017 at 12:31 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
So glad you like it Sandy, this recipe seems to have a life of its own, can’t believe how popular it has become:-)
Jayne Sullivan
20/02/2017 at 10:54 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks delicious. So healthy. There seems to be a lot of recipes around at the moment using Kale as the main ingredient.
Camilla
21/02/2017 at 12:01 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes, I can’t believe how popular this recipe has become:-)
A S,Edinburgh
14/02/2017 at 7:12 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I haven’t had kale in ages, I do love it, and this looks wonderful! Straightforward but full of flavour.
Camilla
14/02/2017 at 11:47 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks this recipe is so popular at the moment, it is really good:-)
Christine Montanaro
11/01/2017 at 1:00 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
So tasty & easy to make. Try the Easy Cheesy Jalapeno Soda Bread for a fab accompaniment.
Camilla
11/01/2017 at 1:54 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Christine, this recipe seems to be so popular at the moment:-)
Paul Wilson
30/10/2016 at 12:12 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Must give this a try.
Courtney
23/02/2016 at 3:17 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Hi there! I stumbled upon your recipe while on a fruit-and-vegetable only cleanse, and it really fit the bill. We had it for dinner tonight, and it was delicious. Thank you for sharing!
Question for you… I felt like it would be the filling entree we used it for if it had a bit of creaminess. Would adding extra oil work? Would coconut cream make it taste weird? (No potatoes or cream on this cleanse, or I’d do that) What might you try?
Camilla
23/02/2016 at 10:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Hi I am a big fan of coconut milk powder which you make up with water and you could try this added to it with maybe a stick of lemongrass and a squeeze of lime perhaps? I would not add any more oil!
Tracy
13/12/2015 at 1:28 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What a tasty way of getting your greens into your system – it just looks so inviting, especially in this wintry weather. Thanks for sharing with the no waste food challenge – I have now published the round up, so sorry it took so long!
William Gould
10/12/2015 at 8:16 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love kale – wife has been buying it for the last few months as an alternative to cabbage/cauli with the Sunday lunches. Can’t say I remember ever having it before!
Camilla
10/12/2015 at 12:00 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
There has been a big kale takeover on the supermarket shelves in recent times I agree!
Gemma Massey
30/11/2015 at 2:55 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks yummy will have to try x
Camilla
30/11/2015 at 10:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks, do hope you give it a try:-)
amy fidler
29/11/2015 at 1:51 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’d love to try this,i just love my greens,but have never tried a Kale Soup x
Rocio Fukuda
22/11/2015 at 5:40 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Just in time for the right weather! I’ll be eating soup ’till march! LoL
Thanks for the recipe! soooo yummy!
Camilla
22/11/2015 at 10:56 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Rocio:-)
Lisa Williams
22/11/2015 at 6:55 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love soup and am eating a lot of it especially at this time of year… this is one I never would of thought of it looks great and I can’t see it being too expensive either. Thanks
nazima
19/11/2015 at 11:34 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
how wonderful Camilla. I’ve been having a lot of soup recently and love Kale so will be trying this out
Camilla
19/11/2015 at 11:39 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Nazima, it is such a great vegetable with health giving properties:-)
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
19/11/2015 at 11:24 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I am obsessed with kale soup at the moment. I actually have a similar recipe planned 🙂
Camilla
19/11/2015 at 11:27 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It really is such a healthy vegetable:-)
Margot @ Coffee & Vanilla
16/11/2015 at 12:40 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What an amazing healthy soup!! I like also the flat breads you served the soup with… that reminds me I got some of them in the freezer! 🙂
Thank you for mentioning my recipe as well.
Camilla
16/11/2015 at 9:45 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Margot;-)
Annaloa Hilmarsdottir
15/11/2015 at 4:57 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This sounds brilliant ! I will try it next week!
Camilla
16/11/2015 at 10:04 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great Annaloa:-)
Prateek
15/11/2015 at 3:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Even though Kale seems to be a food trend, I kinda like it but never had it in soup mostly salads or juices. This looks like a light but filling recipe not to mention delicious, will give it a try!
Camilla
16/11/2015 at 9:52 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great Prateek, I’m sure you’ll love it:-)
Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours
15/11/2015 at 2:49 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love kale and can happily eat it several times a day, but have never made soup with it, I wish I could get 1p bargains like this.
Camilla
16/11/2015 at 9:53 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
So many people saying they’ve never had kale in soup – I’m such a trail blazer LOL;-)
Patty Haxton Anderson
14/11/2015 at 2:15 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Has to be delicious. I’ve never heard of Rapeseed oil. Guess I’d better check it out.
Camilla
14/11/2015 at 2:38 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks:-) That’s interesting Patty not sure if it is available in the States or has another name, I’ve started using Rapeseed Oil as it’s more stable at high temperatures and doesn’t break down into harmful substances like other oils eg Olive oil which is best eaten cold.
Fiona @ London-Unattached
22/11/2015 at 11:50 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Rapeseed oil is canola in the states, but I am not sure if you can buy the cold pressed varieties we use here
Martina Evans
14/11/2015 at 10:41 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love green soup! I’m going to make myself some to warm my bones. Thanks for he recipe!
Camilla
14/11/2015 at 2:46 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Martina, we had soup today, nothing quite like it to warm you up:-)
Peter @ Feed Your Soul Too
13/11/2015 at 11:25 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love the look of this soup and the kale really kicks up the health benefits.
Camilla
14/11/2015 at 12:21 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Peter, it’s definitely a win/win:-)
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
13/11/2015 at 2:35 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I absolutely love kale but have actually never made kale soup! Sounds perfect for the winter.
Camilla
13/11/2015 at 6:22 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Well that’s 2 of us until I made this soup which I’ll be making again as was so healthy and tasty;-)
Elizabeth
13/11/2015 at 11:25 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love green soups, I really do! This sounds fantastic!
Camilla
13/11/2015 at 6:23 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Elizabeth, yes green soups are great:-)
Paul Wilson
13/11/2015 at 12:36 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great idea for a healthy soup.
Camilla
13/11/2015 at 10:40 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Paul:-)
Jo of Jo's Kitchen
12/11/2015 at 10:09 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What a lovely and healthy soup! I am not very keen on kale but I might have to give it another go
Camilla
12/11/2015 at 10:13 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love your diplomacy Jo, I think you would like this soup as there are plenty of other vegetables which give it a delicious flavour:-)
Helen @ family-friends-food.com
12/11/2015 at 10:06 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
That looks lovely. I just got a HUGE bag of kale in my organic box, and I’m always looking for new things to do with it, so I might give this a go over the weekend. Thanks!
Camilla
12/11/2015 at 10:15 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great Helen, let me know if you do:-)
Kate | The Veg Space
12/11/2015 at 9:49 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks really delicious Camilla – I’m completely in love with kale at the moment, and will definitely give this a go. Sounds like a great speedy supper for a cold night!
Camilla
12/11/2015 at 10:17 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Kate, I’m sure you’ll love it;-)
Madeleine Morrow
12/11/2015 at 9:38 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks so much for including me in your roundup. Your soup looks deeelicious and since I love curly kale I will be putting this on the menu whatever my bag of kale costs.
Camilla
12/11/2015 at 10:18 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
LOL thanks Madeleine and a pleasure to get to know a new blog and blogger;-)
Emily Leary
12/11/2015 at 9:37 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Do you know, I’ve eaten kale in all sorts of dishes, sweet and savoury, but I haven’t ever made it the hero of a soup before. Looks like a lovely dish for these chilly days.
Camilla
12/11/2015 at 10:20 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Emily, it’s amazing what happens when you need to use some veggies up:-)
Heather Haigh
12/11/2015 at 8:49 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What a virtous, thrifty, healthy dish 🙂
Camilla
12/11/2015 at 10:20 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Heather, good in the lead up to Christmas I think:-)
Urvashi
12/11/2015 at 3:11 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
1p??? My goodness me. Here’s me thinking I’m so virtuous GROWING my own.
Thanks for linking to my recipe 🙂
Camilla
12/11/2015 at 4:45 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Urvashi you are virtuous and I bet you home grown Kale tastes amazing:-)
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
12/11/2015 at 3:07 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I am sooooo cold at the moment that I would love nothing more than a huge bowl of this soup.
Camilla
12/11/2015 at 4:46 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Gosh it’s been quite mild here and usually I freeze sitting in my kitchen but am ok today!
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