Name: Refreshing Chilled Kale Potato Soup (Vegan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1.5 cups beef broth; 1 cup water, or more as needed; 1 large red potato, peeled and diced; 0.5 onion, finely chopped; 1 fresh red chile pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 clove garlic, sliced; 6 leaves kale, finely chopped, stems included; 1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste; 1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste; 1 pinch ground allspice, or to taste; Salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 slices bacon; 2 dried sage leaves, crushed

A vibrant and refreshing chilled soup that elevates the classic potato base with the earthy notes of kale and a subtle, warming spice blend. A spicy twist that's perfect for a light lunch or elegant starter.

Follow The Directions

01

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In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, combine the beef broth, water, diced potato, chopped onion, red chile pepper, and sliced garlic. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. (5 minutes)

02

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Stir in the finely chopped kale and season with a pinch each of ground nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice. Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer until the potato is tender, about 20 minutes. Add more water if needed to achieve your desired consistency. (25 minutes)

03

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While the soup simmers, cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until slightly browned but still tender, about 5 minutes. (5 minutes)

04

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Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess grease.

05

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Chop the bacon into small pieces and stir it into the soup until just incorporated. Simmer for no more than 3 minutes to allow the bacon flavor to meld with the soup. (3 minutes)

06

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Remove the soup from the heat and allow it to cool slightly before transferring it to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to fully develop. (120 minutes)

07

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Before serving, garnish with crushed dried sage leaves for an aromatic and visually appealing finish.

For a vegetarian option, substitute vegetable broth for beef broth and omit the bacon. Consider adding a swirl of cream or yogurt before serving for added richness.
Adjust the amount of red chile pepper to control the spiciness of the soup. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
If you don't have dried sage leaves, fresh sage can also be used as a garnish. Finely chop the fresh sage before sprinkling it on top of the soup.