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Ham, Potato, and Kale Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 4 large potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 cups diced cooked ham
  • 3 cups frozen kale or 1 bunch fresh kale chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté diced onion until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add chicken broth, diced potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, and black pepper.
  3. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender and beginning to break down.
  4. Stir in diced ham and frozen or fresh kale, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until kale is tender and ham is heated through.
  5. Remove bay leaf, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve hot with crusty bread if available.