Cozy Kale, Bean & Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Name: Cozy Kale, Bean & Cauliflower Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 Medium onion, chopped; 1 Stalk celery, chopped; 1 Medium carrot, chopped; 3 Sprigs of thyme; 1 cup Dried lentils; 1 Bunch kale (any kind works), stalks/veins removed and torn to bite sized pieces; 5 cups Chicken broth; 1 Head cauliflower, florets quartered; 8 ounces Gruyere, shredded; 8 slices thick-cut bacon; 2 Cloves garlic, minced

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 Medium onion, chopped
1 Stalk celery, chopped
1 Medium carrot, chopped
3 Sprigs of thyme
1 cup Dried lentils
1 Bunch kale (any kind works), stalks/veins removed and torn to bite sized pieces
5 cups Chicken broth
1 Head cauliflower, florets quartered
8 ounces Gruyere, shredded
8 slices thick-cut bacon
2 Cloves garlic, minced

1
In a large sauce pan, and the oil on medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, thyme, and garlic. Cook until translucent. Add salt and pepper.
2
Add the dried lentils and chicken broth. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for at least 30 minutes until lentils softened.
3
Add the chopped cauliflower. Increase the heat back to medium-high. Cook until cauliflower becomes tender, about 15 minutes.
4
While the soup is going arrange bacon flat on a baking pan. Cook in 400 degree oven until desired crispness.
5
After cauliflower tender stir in the kale. Cover and simmer on reduced heat for another 10-15 minutes until kale softened.
6
Pour desired amount of soup in an oven-friendly bowl. Top with a quarter of the shredded cheese and two slices of crumbled bacon. Put in oven under broil until the cheese melts.
7
Garnish with thyme. Salt and pepper to season.
8
Best enjoyed with crusty bread and butter. And perhaps a glass of wine.

1030

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons Olive oil, 1 Medium onion, chopped, 1 Stalk celery, chopped, 1 Medium carrot, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cozy Kale, Bean & Cauliflower Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cozy Kale, Bean & Cauliflower Soup

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