This Sweet Potato Kale Soup is easy, cozy, and healthy! These steamy bowls of vegetables, chickpeas, and flavorful broth won’t last long at your table.
This Sweet Potato & Kale Soup is a cozy, healthy, and hearty meal option that anyone can enjoy. It will keep your belly satisfied and happy, it’s made from simple and wholesome ingredients — without weighing you down.
Like most (good) soups, this Sweet Potato Kale version is packed with veggies, spices, and even some plant-based protein to make a complete meal! First we’ll start by sauteéing some Onions, Garlic, Red Pepper, and Celery to get some base flavor. Toss in some dried Rosemary & Thyme for some heartiness, then in go our spuds!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 stalks of Celery, diced
- ½ Large Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 3–5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
- ½ tsp Dried Thyme
- 2 Medium or 1 large Sweet Potato, peeled and diced
- 2 cups cooked Chickpeas, rinsed well if canned
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth
- 4 cups Filtered Water
- 1/2 bunch Curly Kale, roughly chopped (about 4 cups)
- Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- First, add the Onion, Celery, and Bell Pepper to a large nonstick pot with a splash of water or oil. Sauté over medium heat for around 5 minutes, until the Onion is translucent. Add in the Garlic, Rosemary, and Thyme, then sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add Sweet Potato to the pot with 1/3 cup of water, then cover the pot and let steam for 5 minutes.
- Uncover, give everything a good stir. Add in the Chickpeas, Water, and Vegetable Broth, stir well, and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the chopped Kale to the pot, stir again, and cook for an additional 2-5 minutes. Serve warm.
