Vegan Kale and Potato Soup Recipe
This comforting vegan kale and potato soup combines tender baby red potatoes, nutrient-rich kale, and flavorful herbs in a creamy coconut milk broth. Perfect for a healthy, hearty meal, this soup is easy to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients that warm you up on chilly days.
- Author: Cara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan, American
- Diet: Vegan
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup sliced carrot
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1.5 lbs. baby red potatoes, diced
- 32 oz. vegetable broth
- 1 (13.5 oz.) can full-fat coconut milk
- 4–5 cups chopped kale
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
Garnishes
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Homemade croutons
- Vegan Parmesan cheese
- Heat the oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté onions and vegetables: Add the diced yellow onion, sliced carrot, and sliced celery along with salt and pepper. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add garlic and herbs: Stir in thinly sliced garlic, dried oregano, thyme, and sage. Cook for one more minute, stirring frequently to release the fragrance of the herbs.
- Add potatoes and liquids: Add diced baby red potatoes, vegetable broth, and coconut milk to the pot along with some salt and pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the soup: Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and gently simmer for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are fork-tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Optional blending: For a creamier texture, blend half of the soup using an immersion blender or by transferring to a blender, then mix back into the pot.
- Add kale and lemon juice: Stir in the chopped kale and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Cook for a few minutes until the kale wilts. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley, homemade croutons, and vegan Parmesan cheese for added flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can adjust the thickness of the soup by blending more or less of it depending on your texture preference.
- Use fresh herbs instead of dried if preferred; use about 3 times the amount for fresh.
- For extra protein, consider adding cooked beans or lentils.
- This soup stores well and flavors improve after a day; keep refrigerated and reheat gently.
- Swap baby red potatoes with Yukon gold or russet potatoes if desired.
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