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Simple and Delicious Kale Soup

Simple and Delicious Kale Soup

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot butter until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir chicken broth and tomato into onion.
  2. 2 Heat broth mixture to near-boiling and stir kale into liquid until completely submerged. Cook until kale wilts, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir beans into soup and cook until heated through, another 2 to 3 minutes.

By Heidirs

Toscano Soup

Toscano Soup

4.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain on a paper towel.
  2. 2 Crumble and set aside.
  3. 3 Remove the turkey Italian sausage links from the casing and place in the Dutch oven along with the diced onion.
  4. 4 Saute until the onion is soft and the sausage is cooked. Add the garlic, stirring frequently for 45 seconds.
  5. 5 Add the chicken stock, milk, and potatoes.
  6. 6 Add Swiss chard or kale along with the crushed red pepper, sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste.
  7. 7 Cook on medium low for 15 minutes or until hot.
  8. 8 Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with crumbled bacon.

By Idahoan

Easy Portuguese Kale Soup

Easy Portuguese Kale Soup

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add kielbasa; cook and stir until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir potatoes into kielbasa mixture, season with salt and pepper, and continue to cook and until the potatoes begin to brown, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour chicken broth and water into the stock pot; add kidney beans, carrots, and kale. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low; simmer soup for 45 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir macaroni into the soup; continue cooking until the macaroni is tender yet firm to the bite, about 15 minutes more. Top each bowl with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese to serve.

By rnleeann

Spicy Kale and Shrimp Soup

Spicy Kale and Shrimp Soup

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir mushrooms, onion, carrots, and garlic in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and add basil. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until basil seasons broth, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir kale, curry paste, salt, and pepper into broth; return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until kale softens, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in shrimp, tomatoes, kidney beans, and lemon juice. Simmer until shrimp is bright pink on the outside and no longer transparent in the center, about 10 minutes.

By Bethie

Quick Super-Delicious Zuppa Toscana

Quick Super-Delicious Zuppa Toscana

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir Italian sausage and red pepper flakes in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until sausage is browned and crumbly, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer sausage mixture to a bowl.
  2. 2 Stir bacon into the same Dutch oven and cook over medium heat until bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain fat, leaving a few tablespoons of drippings in the Dutch oven.
  3. 3 Stir onion and garlic into bacon; cook and stir until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour chicken broth into bacon mixture; bring to a boil. Stir potatoes and kale into broth; cook until potatoes are tender and soup is flavorful, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir sausage and heavy whipping cream into soup, reduce heat to medium, and cook until soup is heated through, about 5 minutes more.

By Rosemary Baker

Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup

Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Crumble sausage into the pot; cook and stir until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  3. 3 Stir half-and-half, potatoes, chicken broth, milk, onion, oregano, and pepper flakes into sausage, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Season with black pepper. Stir in kale; simmer until kale is tender, 10 to 15 more minutes.
  5. 5 Serve and enjoy!

By Dianna Jacobs-Fresh

Portuguese Kale Soup

Portuguese Kale Soup

4.4

Prep
Cook
90 min
Total
480 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak beans in twice their volume of water 8 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 In a large pot, place drained beans, chorizo, soup bones and 1 quart water (or more as needed to cover). Cook over medium heat until beans are just beginning to be tender, 1 hour.
  3. 3 Stir in cabbage, kale, potatoes and enough hot water to cover. Cook until potatoes are tender, 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

By John J Pacheco

Kale Soup

Kale Soup

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat; cook onion and garlic until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in kale and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in water, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, vegetable bouillon, parsley, and Italian seasoning.
  4. 4 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are cooked through, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

By Donna B

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Warm olive oil for 3 minutes. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, white pepper, fennel, and chili powder. Cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
  2. 2 Pour in broth and water. Stir in lentils and squash. Crumble bouillon cube over the top and mix well, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Cancel Sauté mode.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Open valve to vent remaining steam, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  5. 5 Mix in lemon juice and toss kale leaves just on top of the soup. Replace lid and allow kale to steam for about 5 minutes. Remove lid and adjust seasonings, if desired, before serving.

By Diana71

Baked Kale Chips

Baked Kale Chips

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Remove kale leaves carefully from thick stems using a knife or kitchen shears; tear into bite-sized pieces.
  4. 4 Wash and thoroughly dry kale with a salad spinner.
  5. 5 Drizzle kale leaves with olive oil; toss to coat. Spread leaves in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet without overlapping; sprinkle with salt.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until edges start to brown but are not burnt, 20 to 30 minutes.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By LucyDelRey

Kale Chips in the Microwave

Kale Chips in the Microwave

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Arrange kale pieces on microwave-safe plates so they do not overlap. Drizzle olive oil over the kale pieces; season with sea salt.
  2. 2 Cook each plateful of kale in microwave oven until crispy, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes per batch.

By Blueberry

Easy Garlic Kale

Easy Garlic Kale

4.6

Prep
7 min
Cook
8 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Soak kale leaves in a large bowl of water until dirt and sand begin to fall to the bottom, about 2 minutes. Lift kale from the bowl without drying the leaves and immediately remove and discard stems. Chop the kale leaves into 1-inch pieces.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until sizzling, about 1 minute. Add kale to the skillet and place a cover over the top.
  4. 4 Cook, stirring occasionally with tongs, until kale is bright green and slightly tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By WHIRLEDPEAS

Chili-Roasted Kale

Chili-Roasted Kale

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place kale into a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil; toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle with chili powder and kosher salt; toss again. Spread seasoned kale onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Stir kale and continue roasting until the edges become brown and a little crispy, 5 to 8 minutes.

By SJRJA

Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips

Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Wash kale and tear leaves away from the ribs. Dry kale leaves completely and discard ribs.
  3. 3 Whisk olive oil, vinegar, and salt together in a large bowl. Gently stir in kale "chips" until evenly coated. Let sit for 5 minutes for flavors to absorb.
  4. 4 Divide kale evenly and spread on the prepared baking sheets, making sure no pieces overlap.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Use tongs to carefully flip each chip over and bake until crispy, about 5 minutes longer. Transfer chips that are done to a paper towel. Bake any larger chips that were not done in 2 minute intervals until desired doneness.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Sriracha-Lime Kale Chips

Sriracha-Lime Kale Chips

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Wash kale; remove and discard ribs. Dry leaves thoroughly, using a salad spinner if available, making sure no moisture remains. Tear leaves into 2- to 3-inch pieces.
  3. 3 Whisk olive oil, Sriracha, lime juice, and salt together in a large bowl. Add kale; toss to coat.
  4. 4 Divide kale between the prepared baking sheets, making sure no pieces overlap.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, flip any pieces getting too browned on the bottom; continue baking until kale is crisp, about 15 minute more. Cool kale chips before serving, 3 to 4 minutes.

By France Cevallos

Kale Salad with Sugar-Coated Cashews

Kale Salad with Sugar-Coated Cashews

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread cashews onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Toast cashews in preheated oven until browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat while the cashews are toasting; cook and stir until melted. As soon as it is melted and the nuts are done toasting, pour the nuts in the saucepan; stir to coat. Spread cashews onto baking sheet to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Massage kale and soy sauce together in a bowl until kale softens. Fold raisins and sugar-coated cashews into the kale.
  6. 6 Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

By tabarita

Air Fryer Kale Chips with Parmesan

Air Fryer Kale Chips with Parmesan

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 280 degrees F (138 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2 Wash kale and tear leaves away from the ribs. Dry kale leaves completely and tear into pieces. Discard ribs.
  3. 3 Combine kale leaves and olive oil in a large bowl; mix with your hands until kale is evenly and lightly coated. Season with salt and pepper. Add chile-lime seasoning and mix until evenly distributed.
  4. 4 Working in batches, place some kale in the preheated air fryer without overlapping. Cook for 5 minutes. Shake the basket and air-fry for another 3 minutes. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top to coat, shake, and air-fry until crispy, about 2 minutes more. Repeat with remaining batches, keeping an eye on the air fryer and maintaining a low temperature.

By Allrecipes Member

Paleo Kale Chips

Paleo Kale Chips

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Put kale in a bowl and add coconut oil; mix with your hands until evenly coated. Spread coated kale onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle garlic salt, salt, and pepper over kale.
  3. 3 Place baking sheet in the oven and turn off oven. Leave kale in the oven until crisp, about 20 minutes.

By IndianaKathy

Sauteed Lacinato Kale

Sauteed Lacinato Kale

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
6 min
Total
16 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut along both sides of kale ribs and discard. Stack kale leaves and slice crosswise into ribbons.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and crushed red pepper until fragrant, 20 to 30 seconds. Add kale; toss and saute for 3 minutes. Add water and continue cooking until kale is just wilted, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  3. 3 Drizzle with red wine vinegar and season with salt. Toss and serve.

By France Cevallos

Creamy Kale Salad

Creamy Kale Salad

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix kale, red onion, and raisins in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice together in a bowl; pour over the kale mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours to overnight. Sprinkle sunflower seeds over the salad and toss to serve.

By QueenDumpPour

Kale and Fennel Frond Frittata

Kale and Fennel Frond Frittata

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a small ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add kale and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Add fennel fronds and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. 3 Season beaten eggs with salt and pepper and pour into the skillet. Stir briefly, then leave to allow the bottom of the frittata to set. Once you see the bottom setting, take a spatula to the edges of the pan to ensure that the frittata isn't sticking. When the frittata starts to set around the edges, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top.
  4. 4 Place skillet under the broiler and cook until the frittata is fully set and the edges slightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Bacon-Wilted Kale with Apples

Bacon-Wilted Kale with Apples

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon to hot skillet; cook until crisp and fat is rendered, about 3 minutes. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings from skillet.
  2. 2 Add apple and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and gradually add kale. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drizzle with vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

By VirginiaWillis

Coconut and Lime Grilled Kale

Coconut and Lime Grilled Kale

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut milk in a small saucepan over low heat until lukewarm, about 5 minutes; pour into a large glass bowl. Stir in lime juice, paprika, sea salt, cayenne pepper, and pepper flakes until marinade is smooth.
  2. 2 Add kale to marinade; press down to ensure all leaves are covered. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove kale from marinade and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade.
  4. 4 Grill kale leaves, in batches, in a single layer on the preheated grill until edges are slightly crispy and centers are soft, 45 to 60 seconds per side.

By John Wisman

Sauteed Potatoes with Kale

Sauteed Potatoes with Kale

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender but still holding their shape, about 15 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until quite hot. Toss in pieces of kale; reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook, stirring often, until kale begins to soften and crisp slightly, about 5 minutes. Add onion; cook until softened and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in garlic.
  3. 3 Add remaining olive oil when onions are beginning to brown. Stir in potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until potatoes are completely softened, about 5 minutes. Remove lid; cook and stir until potatoes just begin to brown, about 10 minutes more.

By BeccaM