This kale bean and chicken soup recipe makes a hearty healthy meal. The recipe is made on the stove top, but could readily be adapted to a slow cooker, as well.
Kale Bean & Chicken Soup
Now if you are a regular reader, you have been seeing a lot of beans on the blog lately, especially black beans. What can I say, I like them. I must admit, my first choice for this particular soup was dark red kidney beans, but I had already eaten those up on top of cottage cheese & in a stir fry. The black beans worked well, but kidney beans would have been just as good I am sure.
No matter what legume you toss into this soup it packs a nutritional wallop. In addition to the beans there is plenty of organic kale, diced tomatoes, potatoes & chicken, to provide nutrients, energy, fiber and protein. It is a hearty bowl, which serves as a soup the first day, and leftovers thicken to a stew the next. The recipe is loosely based on Portuguese soup, which I grew up on, but without chorizo you just can't call it that (we never added tomato or chicken either).
Looking for more healthy soup options? Try my Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup recipe,or Chicken Minestrone soup, Panera 10 Vegetable Soup Recipe or ground turkey vegetable soup recipe.
Ingredients
- ½ tbs oil
- 2 cups of chopped potato
- ½ a large sweet onion diced
- 1 bunch of kale chopped
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ lb chicken breast copped into bite size chunks
- 1 can beans well rinsed and drained (black beans or kidney beans suggested)
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 1 28oz. can of diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Place oil in large stock pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Once hot, add potatoes, onion, kale & garlic. Saute until kale is wilted and potato & onion are showing a little color.
- Add the paprika, chicken and beans. Cook for 2-3 minutes, to cook outer edges of chicken and release flavor of paprika.
- Add bay leaves, stock & tomatoes. Stir. Once it comes to slight boil, reduce to low, cover and simmer for minimum of 2 hours, preferably 3.
Angela says
I have been wanting to make more meals with kale. Looks delish!
HilLesha says
I love kale. This soup looks pretty yummy!
Shell Feis says
Sounds yummy! I'm on a major soup kick right now.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
Oh my! This looks toothsome and healthy!
rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
i was admiring this earlier on Instagram -- looks so good, Robin!
vanessa:thequeenofswag says
I love using Kale in recipes. Thanks so much for sharing.
Kathleen says
It is going to be the perfect weather for a nice hearty soup here this week. Going to give this one a shot.
TerriAnn @ Driving Mama says
Seems easy enough. Maybe I'll have to substitute Chorizo in to see what the traditional Portuguese soup would taste like!
LyndaS says
That is a very nutritious meal - look at all of those veggies and beans.
Mickey says
Mmmm - perfect for these cold days! This looks yummy. 🙂
Anne says
You know I've never tried kale. But this soup looks really tasty. I've been eating a lot of soup this month!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
The flavors sound really warm and inviting. Delicious!
Marcie W. says
Pure comfort food and the type of dish that warms your soul! Looks like something I could really use these days.
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
I actually have some kale in the fridge right now and I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it. I have the other ingredients on hand so this would be great to throw together for dinner. Perfect for cold winter nights.
Cat Davis says
I've never had kale before. I heard a lot about it on a Food Network show though. Looks great in that soup!
Donna says
Do you like greens, Cat? If you like spinach and or mustard greens, you'll love kale!
Michelle says
Oh my does this look warming and delicious! I still haven't had kale but keep seeing it pop up everywhere.
cindy says
perfect time of year for soup! love the unique recipe.
Shannon Schmid says
What a great meal for a cold winter day!
Natalie says
I love kale but have never thought to put it in a soup!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Oh wow, this sounds so good. I love a good, hearty soup on a cold night 🙂
Tammilee says
Oh my gosh this sounds so good!
Nicole Brady says
I've developed a love for black beans but I've never had kale before. I keep seeing it in recipes and one of these days, I'll actually try it!
trisha says
i have actually never had kale! What is the consistancy of it?
Robin Gagnon says
If you have ever had collards, they are basically the same thing.
Digna D. says
Love this soup! Kale is so versatile, and tastes so good in soup. Giving it a pin.
Jenn says
I think I have everything on hand but the kale. I can't get enough soup during the winter months.