Creamy Onion Soup with Kale Recipe

Name: Creamy Onion Soup with Kale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon (optional, see Notes); 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil; 4 onions, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon zest; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) cracked black peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 4 whole allspice; 4 cups (1 L) lower-salt vegetable or chicken broth; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 tsp (5 mL) paprika, dissolved in 2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice (see Notes); 4 cups (1 L) chopped kale

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon (optional, see Notes)
1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
4 onions, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 mL) grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp (2 mL) cracked black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
4 whole allspice
4 cups (1 L) lower-salt vegetable or chicken broth
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 tsp (5 mL) paprika, dissolved in 2 tbsp (25 mL) lemon juice (see Notes)
4 cups (1 L) chopped kale

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Works best in a large (minimum 5 quart) slow cooker.
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In a skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp.
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Drain on paper towel and crumble.
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Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Drain fat from pan.
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Reduce heat to medium, add olive oil and heat for 30 seconds.
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Add onions to pan and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add garlic, lemon zest, peppercorns, bay leaf and allspice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
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Transfer to slow cooker stoneware.
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Add broth and stir well.
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Stir in potatoes.
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Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
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Discard bay leaf and allspice.
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Stir in paprika solution, kale and reserved bacon.
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Cover and cook on High for 20 minutes, until kale is tender.
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Working in batches, puree soup in a food processor or blender.
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(You can also do this in the stoneware using an immersion blender.)
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Serve immediately.

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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: 4 slices bacon (optional, see Notes), 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil, 4 onions, thinly sliced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Onion Soup with Kale 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.

Creamy Onion Soup with Kale

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