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Appetizer Main Course Savory  •  October 26, 2022

Chunky Potato and Kale Soup

Chunky Potato and Kale Soup
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Chunky Potato and Kale Soup

Serves 4
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Course Appetizer
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Slotted spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 3 oz pancetta diced
  • 3 leeks trimmed, cleaned and thinly sliced
  • 1 large bulb fennel cored and diced
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 ½ lbs. yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 5 cups chicken broth or veggie
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme tied together with twine if you have it!
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5-6 cups chopped tuscan kale about 1 bunch with stems removed
  • ¼ cup each chopped fresh parsley and dill plus more for garnish if desired
  • Fresh lemon for serving
  • grated pecorino romano for serving
  • EVOO for serving
  • Sourdough bread for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and pancetta and cook until the pancetta is rendered and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • To the drippings, add leeks and fennel and cook until soft and translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • Add in fennel seeds and coriander and stir to coat.
  • Toss in potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Add in thyme and bay leaves. Simmer on low until potatoes are soft, about 12-15 minutes.
  • Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Stir in kale and simmer another 5 minutes to wilt the kale. It’s ok if the potatoes break up slightly as you stir, this is by design. It will give a nice hearty texture to the soup.
  • Stir in fresh parsley and dill. Season with more salt and pepper if needed. I like a good amount of black pepper in this!
  • Serve topped with a squeeze of lemon, pecorino cheese, a drizzle of EVOO, more fresh herbs, and some of the reserved pancetta.*
  • Add a slice of sourdough on the side as well for a delicious meal!

Notes

*if the pancetta is too cold when you are ready to eat, you can always reheat it in a pan or in the microwave.
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