Kale Bean Chowder
This chowder reminds us of Manhattan clam chowder with its spices and tomatoes. The curly kale is cooked tender with the beans.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1/2 cup onion peeled and chopped
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
- 1/2 jalapeno seeded and chopped
- 1 cup tomato puree no added salt
- 4 Yukon gold potatoes quartered
- 3 cups black beans canned or cooked from dried beans, drained
- 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups kale ready to serve curly kale that is rinsed and cut in pieces
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven pan on medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions, carrots, garlic, and jalapeno pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomatoes, potatoes, beans, and broth. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer.
- Add the seasonings. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Add the kale, reduce to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes or until all the veggies are tender.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Serving suggestion: This soup goes great with croutons and a salad.
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