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Spicy Kale Soup

Spicy Kale Soup | Well and Full | #vegan #soup #recipe

Okay, let me just say I love soup. It’s so good. And it’s so easy to make! It’s something I eat quite often at home, but is vastly underrepresented here on Well and Full. So I’m going to start a little mini-series called “Soup Sundays”, where I post an easy and delicious soup recipe with a bunch of links that have caught my eye over the week. Kind of like smoothie sundays, but with soup! Perfect for the cold weather.


1 // If you didn’t see my post on Instagram, you might not have heard that I was featured in Thrive Magazine!! I have a three-page spread in their current issue and I couldn’t be more thrilled! You can pick up a copy at any Whole Foods nationwide, if you’re interested ;)

2 // MindBodyGreen has always been one of my favorite sources for holistic health information – they have a wealth of articles about nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, and all things wellness. Recently I was lucky enough to write an article for them about what “detoxing” really is. You can check it out here!

3 // The MoMA has taken a stand against the controversial Travel Ban by featuring artwork from the seven Muslim-majority countries. I think this is absolutely amazing, and such a peaceful but powerful way of resisting the ban.

4 // In these times, I think it is so important to appreciate and show respect to the women in our lives. My local art museum, the Wadsworth Atheneum, is featuring a collection of art depicting the strength of women.

5 // With so much political misinformation going around, I’ve been reading more and more from PolitiFact, a non-partisan, Pulitzer Prize-winning website that fact-checks claims made by politicians and pundits. I would highly recommend checking it out. (Just a fun fact- 69% of what our president says [which has been actually analyzed] has been objectively proven to be either mostly false or completely false.)

6 // A food blog I’ve really been enjoying lately is Lauren Caris Cooks. Lauren’s recipes are mouthwatering, her photos are gorgeous, and she promotes animal rights using her platform.

7 // These nut milks + quinoa cereal by Golubka Kitchen look divine!!


Just a quick personal note – I know I have readers all over the political spectrum. But whatever you believe, keep informing yourself. Keep asking questions. Keep searching for the truth. NO ONE PERSON HAS A MONOPOLY ON THE TRUTH. Question everything!

Spicy Kale Soup | Well and Full | #vegan #soup #recipe

Spicy Kale Soup | Well and Full | #vegan #soup #recipe

Spicy Kale Soup

This spicy kale soup takes about 30 minutes to throw together, but the flavors are complex and delicious. The perfect weeknight meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 -3 Big Bowls of Soup

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Medium Yellow Onion diced
  • 1 Shallot minced
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil for sauté
  • 3 Large Cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 Cups Kale Greens chopped finely
  • 6 Cups Vegetable Stock
  • 1 Cup Canned Diced Tomatoes
  • Squeeze of Lemon Juice
  • Pinch of Cayenne or more to taste
  • Salt to Taste if needed
  • 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 Tsp Dried Parsley
  • 1/2 Cup Cooked Black/French Lentils to serve

Instructions
 

  • Bring a soup pot to medium heat with a glug of extra virgin olive oil. Add in the diced/minced onions and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until onions are softened.
  • Then, add in the minced garlic and chopped kale greens, and sauté for another 1-2 minutes, or until garlic is fragrant. Be sure not to let the garlic brown - it will change the flavor of the soup.
  • After, add in the vegetable stock, diced tomatoes, lemon juice, and spices. Mix well.
  • Simmer everything for about 15 minutes, so the flavors can really meld.
  • When done, serve in bowls with black or French lentils.
  • Enjoy!

Spicy Kale Soup | Well and Full | #vegan #soup #recipe

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8 Comments

  • Reply
    annie
    February 6, 2017 at 10:59 am

    Spicy broth is one of my favorite things ever. Whenever I make a spicy soup, I have a huge urge to just drink the broth and leave the rest…..but this looks too good to just do that with.

    • Reply
      Sarah
      February 7, 2017 at 9:13 am

      I LOVE spicy broth too! Even when I make soup recipes for this blog that aren’t meant to be spicy, I always add in a little cayenne after I’ve photographed the recipe for when I eat it ;) Thanks Annie!

  • Reply
    Katrina
    February 6, 2017 at 11:03 am

    So easy and flavourful! Love this :)

    • Reply
      Sarah
      February 7, 2017 at 9:17 am

      Thanks Katrina! :D

  • Reply
    Karlie
    February 6, 2017 at 12:24 pm

    This looks amazing <3 loving the links and CONGRATS! so well deserved!

    • Reply
      Sarah
      February 7, 2017 at 9:17 am

      Thank you so much Karlie!! <3

  • Reply
    Natalie | Feasting on Fruit
    February 6, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    Well this would certainly warm me up! Loving how much flavor you packed in, and the always gorgeous pop of fresh green to go with :) Okay cereal with flavored milk–that is genius! Why didn’t I think of that??

    • Reply
      Sarah
      February 7, 2017 at 9:18 am

      Aww thanks Natalie!! And I know, right?? I love bright colors so that cereal was calling my name ;)

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