Emeril's Kicked Up Kale Soup Recipe

Name: Emeril's Kicked Up Kale Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup sliced red onions; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 1/2 pounds chorizo sausage, sliced in 1/2-inch slices; 3 quarts chicken/beef stock; 4 cups kale, rinsed, stemmed, and cut into 1-inch strips; 1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound diced new potatoes; 6 tablespoons chiffonade fresh mint leaves; Small loaf crusty bread; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup sliced red onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/2 pounds chorizo sausage, sliced in 1/2-inch slices
3 quarts chicken/beef stock
4 cups kale, rinsed, stemmed, and cut into 1-inch strips
1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound diced new potatoes
6 tablespoons chiffonade fresh mint leaves
Small loaf crusty bread
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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["In a large stock pot, heat the olive oil.", "When the oil is hot, add the bay leaves, crushed red pepper flakes, and onions.", "Saute the mixture for 2 minutes.", "Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.", "Add chorizo, stock and kale and bring the liquid up to a boil.", "Stir in the Essence and season with salt and pepper, to taste.", "Reduce the heat to a simmer, add the potatoes and cook until the potatoes are fork tender, about 30 minutes.", "Remove from the heat and skim off any fat.", "Ladle the soup into shallow bowls and garnish with the fresh mint.", "Serve the soup with crusty bread.", "Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly.", "Yield: 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

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Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 cup sliced red onions, and more.

Yes, Emeril's Kicked Up Kale 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.

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Emeril's Kicked Up Kale Soup

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