Tuscan Kale Soup

Somedays you just really need a warm bowl of soup. Those days when you’re sad, the weight of the world is on your shoulders, or you just can’t seem to catch a break.

I had a few days like this last week when Hurricane Ian hit my hometown. Although I live in D.C., I couldn’t help but ache for my hometown and the trauma it was going through. On that day, I just really needed a warm bowl of soup. Something to ease the pain I felt, something to comfort me, something that tasted like a big hug.

It sounds so simple, but is it really? Just make a pot of soup and your soul will feel comforted? In my experience, there isn’t much a warm bowl of soup can’t do for the soul.

Maybe you’re in a hard season right now, maybe you just need a bit of comfort. Or maybe you’re just excited to finally have soup season back. Whatever you’re going through and whatever season of life you are in, know this: You will get through it. And sometimes, whipping up a healthy, nourishing, flavorful soup, is that little boost you may need.

How it’s Made

Who really wants to spend hours in the kitchen after a hard day of raising children, working with tough coworkers, or when you’re just totally exhausted? Not me. That’s why I created this soup to have minimal instructions and minimal steps. It lacks in time and work spent on it, but definitely not in flavor and depth.

I call this my Tuscan Kale Soup because of the enormity of Italian flavors that envelope you as you spoon each bite to your mouth. Not only is it delicious, but it also a very nourishing soup, packed with vitamins, minerals, and my favorite superfood, kale. This is surely a meal that fills you up, and satisfies in every way. I hope you love it.

Health Benefits:

1. Full of antioxidants which rid your body of free radicals

2. Helps reduce inflammation

3. High in vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and magnesium

4. Improves digestion since it is high in fiber

5. Immunity Boosting

6. Improves skin health & gut health

I hope you love my Tuscan Kale Soup and enjoy making it for years to come!

Tuscan Kale Soup

Time: 30 minutes | Serves: 4-6 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1 onion, diced

• 5 celery sticks, diced

• 4 carrots, diced

• 1 lb. grass-fed ground turkey

• 2 tablespoons diced garlic

• 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes

• 1 (16 oz.) can northern white beans, drained

• 2 (32 oz.) cartons veggie broth

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (if you like a little heat!)

• 2 cups chopped tuscan kale

• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, for topping

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery and sauté until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add in the ground turkey and minced garlic and cook until the turkey is no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes.

2. Next, add the can of diced tomatoes, white beans, and veggie broth. Bring the soup to a light simmer. Add in the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Cook on a low simmer for 5 minutes or until the flavors meld together.

3. Stir in the kale and let wilt for about 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately with warm sourdough bread and topped with lots of parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

   — Storing Instructions: Simply place plastic wrap over the pot or place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 6 days. Eat for leftovers for dinner or lunch.

   — To make easier: Buy the Mirepoix mixture (onion, celery, carrots) at Trader Joes that is pre-cut.

   — Other additions: You could add some quinoa to this recipe, orzo, or couscous. Simply measure a 1/2 cup of the dry grain and add to the soup after you add the spices. Cook at a simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the grain is tender and cooked through.
   

   Recipe by: The Heaping Harvest

I hope you love making this Tuscan Kale Salad and enjoy making this recipe for years to come. If you’ve tried this recipe, we would love for you to write a review below! Thank you :)

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