Kale & Ale Soup Recipe

Name: Kale & Ale Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon pepper, divided; 12 ounces amber ale; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 cup water; 1 bunch kale, chopped (about 4-5 cups); 1 cup ditalini pasta; 3 bay leaves; 1 whole star anise pod; 4 ounces baby spinach; optional Parmesan cheese, for serving

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon pepper, divided
12 ounces amber ale
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 bunch kale, chopped (about 4-5 cups)
1 cup ditalini pasta
3 bay leaves
1 whole star anise pod
4 ounces baby spinach
optional Parmesan cheese, for serving

1
In large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, onions, chicken. Sprinkle with half of the lemon pepper. Sautee until chicken is browned.
2
Deglaze pan with beer.
3
Add vegetable broth, water, and kale. Increase heat to medium high and bring to boil.
4
Add kale, pasta, and remaining spices. Reduce heat, cover, cook 8 minutes.
5
Remove from heat. Remove star anise and bay leaves from pan. Stir in spinach.
6
If it's a little too thick, add a bit more water or broth to thin...or heck, add more beer if you're serving it to adults! Top with Parmesan, if desired, and serve.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 4 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 onion, chopped, 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped, and more.

Yes, Kale & Ale 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.

Kale & Ale Soup

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