Warm up with this easy kale soup! Creamy, comforting, and packed with fresh kale, it's perfect for a quick, nourishing meal. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Kale soup is one of those comfort foods that I turn to when I need something warm, nourishing, and easy to make.
It’s a creamy, hearty soup that doesn’t rely on heavy cream or complicated techniques.
The star, of course, is kale—packed with nutrients and a mild flavor that works perfectly with the soft potatoes and aromatic garlic.
The soup has a lovely creamy texture, thanks to a quick blitz with a stick blender, and the taste is subtly earthy with a hint of sweetness from the onions.
Making this kale soup is incredibly straightforward, and it’s ready in just about 20 minutes, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.
All you need to do is sauté a few basic ingredients, simmer, blend, and voila—soup's on!
It's great on its own or paired with some crusty bread (try it with Garlic and Herb Cheese Rolls or Easy Naan Bread, and you can easily adjust it to your taste or dietary needs. Simply swap the milk for a dairy free milk to make it vegan.
This creamy kale soup is the perfect blend of simplicity and comfort. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, you can enjoy a nutritious and delicious bowl of soup in no time.
It's great for meal prep, easy to adapt, and makes a cozy addition to any meal plan.
This kale soup recipe was originally posted in 2015, and reposted on September 10, 2024 with new photos and text. The recipe remains the same.
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Reader Testimonials
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My favourite kale soup. I also added some spinach leaves." - Anna
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was a really tasty soup and it doesn’t take that long to cook, that is a win for me." Lucy
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I never know what to do with Kale, this was a really tasty suggestion! We loved it." - Fasiola
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I made a paleo version of this kale soup by replacing potatoes with sweet potato. It was delish. Thank you for this recipe." - Richa
Why You Should Make This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Ready in just 20 minutes with minimal effort.
- Healthy: Packed with nutrients from kale and potatoes, without heavy cream.
- Versatile: Easily adjustable with your favorite add-ins or substitutions.
- Family-Friendly: Mild flavors that even picky eaters will enjoy.
- Great for Meal Prep: Reheats well, making it perfect for make-ahead lunches or dinners.
Ingredients
You only need store cupboard ingredients to go with it and soon you'll have a dish of green goodness.
- Kale: The star ingredient; you can use spinach or chard if kale isn’t available.
- Potatoes: Provide creaminess and body to the soup; sweet potatoes can be used for a sweeter twist.
- Garlic: Adds a nice depth of flavor; can be adjusted based on preference or substituted with garlic powder.
- Onion: Adds sweetness and depth; can be replaced with leeks for a milder flavor.
- Vegetable Stock/Broth: Forms the base of the soup; use low-sodium if preferred.
- Milk or Dairy-Free Milk: Adds creaminess; any type of milk will work, including almond, oat, or soy.
- Oil: Used for sautéing the vegetables; olive oil works well, but any neutral oil is fine.
- Black Pepper: For seasoning; adjust to taste.
How To Make Kale Soup
Check out this step by step photo tutorial, then scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and method.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the garlic, onion and potato. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until soft.
Pour in the stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the milk and kale and cook for 3 minutes or until the kale wilts slightly.
Use a handheld stick blender to puree the soup or transfer to a blender and whiz.
Cook's Tips
- I like to jazz up my soup with soup toppers such asAir Fryer Croutons, herby beans or a drizzle of cream and a sprinkling of seeds.
- If you're looking for something to make this soup a bit heartier, try my garlic and herb skillet rolls or soft and fluffy milk rolls.
- For a chunkier soup, only partially blend the mixture.
- Add it at the end to keep its vibrant color and nutrients.
- Taste and adjust seasoning after blending to get it just right.
- Every time I make a batch of kale soup, the colour comes out different. It depends on how large a handful of kale you add, it's freshness etc...
Variations
- Add Protein: Stir in some cooked chicken, beans, or tofu for extra protein.
- Spice It Up: Add a pinch of chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Change Up the Greens: Substitute kale with spinach, Swiss chard, or collard greens.
- Make It Creamier: Use a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk for extra richness.
Serving Suggestions
- With Crusty Bread: Perfect for dipping and soaking up the creamy broth.
- Top with Croutons: Adds a nice crunchy texture.
- Grated Cheese: A sprinkle of Parmesan or cheddar can add a lovely richness.
- Side Salad: A light side salad pairs well for a balanced meal.
- Although this soup is delicious on its own, you could try it with my soda bread or cheesy herb rolls.
- If you're short on time, you can whip up a batch of my yeast-free naan bread recipe in minutes. It's a tasty quick flatbread that's cooked in a frying pan.
Storage and Freezing Advice
Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It also freezes well—portion it into containers and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a bit of water if the soup has thickened too much.
Make Ahead Information
This soup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer. It actually tastes better the next day as the flavors continue to develop. Reheat on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Special Diets
This kale soup recipe is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free.
Make it vegan: swap the milk for non-dairy milk: soy milk, almond milk or any nut milk all work well.
Other delicious soup recipes
Mexican Bean Soup
Vegan Laksa
Sweet Potato Soup
Tomato Soup
Lentil Soup
Zucchini Soup
Watercress Soup
Pea Soup
If you're looking for more vegan soup recipes, be sure to check out my list of 25+ VEGAN SOUP RECIPES!
Thanks for checking out my recipe! I love hearing from my readers. You all allow me to do what I love and write this food blog, sharing vegetarian and vegan recipes, vegetable cake recipes and also easy vegan desserts.
Kate x
📖 Recipe
Easy Kale Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 onion diced
- 2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
- 3 ¼ cups vegetable stock/broth (750ml)
- 1 cup milk or dairy free milk (250ml)
- 2 large handfuls kale chopped
- black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the garlic, onion and potato. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until soft.
- Pour in the stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the milk and kale and cook for 3 minutes or until the kale wilts slightly.
- Season with pepper. Use a handheld stick blender to puree the soup or transfer to a blender and whiz.If your kale soup is too thick, stir in a little water and heat it up.
- Optional serving suggestion: serve with a drizzle of cream (or non-dairy cream) and a sprinkling of seeds.
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Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.
Jen
For an healthy meal and being a novice cook, this kale soup recipe is easy peasy and absolutely delicious.
Wendy Matthew
Great recipe but I used cannellini beans instead of potatoes. Will definitely make this again,
Cathy
Easy and delicious! My friends loved it and all asked for the recipe! So thank you 🙂
Rona Ben
wow i like it💕 💕
Satyam
Simple to make and delicious! I left out the milk and just made a water based version. The potatoes gave it creaminess.
Danielle
My new favourite soup recipe! This really is one of the easiest and tastiest recipes I’ve ever tried. It’s hard to believe something so healthy could be so warm and comforting. I added some leftover celery that needed to be used up and it seemed to work just fine.
Jocelyne
Have you frozen this soup? Trying to figure out what to do with the kale in my garden.
Kate Hackworthy
Hi, yes it's freezable! I've frozen it before and it freezes well.
Johanna
Absolutely delicious and comforting, thank you <3
Rebecca
Could I leave out the potatoes? 😘
Kate Hackworthy
Hi, you can for sure. It will just be thinner consistency and less 'creamy'. But should still taste good!
Garbo
Great soup. Thank you. I added per portion one tps of cashew creme. Beautiful
Alison Ballance
So exciting to get a new recipe for vegetarian soup! Modified to suit myself, didn't fry the onion and garlic, just boiled in the stock, and i didn't add milk. The soup was DELICIOUS! Thank you for a recipe I will use over and over again in the future! So tasty!
Gavin Jacob
I hardly ever give 5 stars as this means there is no room for improvement, but this soup deserves that accolade, absolutely delicious! (And Nutritious)
Ciara
I followed this to a t and it is vry good. I feel healthy!
Anna
My favourite kale soup. I also added some spinach leaves.
️Linda
I made kale soup today. I used organic Tuscan kale and a white onion and white sweet potatoe, and a little fresh nutmeg at the blending stage. It was very nice, thank you! Now I can't wait to make the beetroot soup, it look fabulous.
Kind regards ️Linda
Richa
I made a paleo version of this by replacing potatoes aith sweet potato. It was delish. Thank you for this recipe.
fasiola
I never know what to do with Kale, this was a really tasty suggestion! We loved it.
Luci
This was a really tasty soup and it doesn't take that long to cook, that is a win for me.
Blair Villanueva
I haven't tried the kale soup, and this makes me curious! I will save you recipe 🙂
Janet S.
This is delicious and easy. I didn’t have any potatoes so I cheated and added some instant potatoes to thicken it. Freezes great, too, so you can have it even faster!
Rose
I have made a kale soup before but not like this creamy kind. This is so pretty. I'm an interested in how it taste in this consistency.
Christine
This soup sounds really delicious but I noticed that the sodium is very high for one serving, looking at the ingredients I can't figure out what would make that so ? Appreciate any input. I have to watch my sodium intake for health reasons.
Shane
I've never been big on raw kale, btu this use of it in sou looks divine! THe perfect comfort food for the cold weather!
Evelyn, PathofPresence 🦋
This it’s such a beautiful presentation! Placing the ingredients in a slow cooker and using the hand blender is a technique that is new to me. I will give it a try. ☺️ The seeds and the drizzle of cream on top is brilliant 👍🏼 thanks! 💕 xo, Evelyn,
Dalene
Now this sounds so new to new!Kale soup? Well, I'm yet to try it out. Anyway, it would be so delicious for an appetizer. I love he fact that it contains potatoes, well, I'm a lover of potatoes.
Gina
This looks so delicious. I've never tried kale much, but will be adding it to the grocery list. Everything else is in the pantry!!
Sandra Negron
This reciepe is amazing! Kale is one of my favorite veggies and this is delicious!
Angel
I love the look of this soup! It looks easy to make also so would be a great dish to make by a starter in the kitchen like me!
Angel x
Jean
This soup looks so beautiful and the multicooker sounds really useful. Will check it out.
Erica Hughes
That looks so hearty and nourishing, it's difficult to believe it's only 150 calories. That's what I need for a lunch time to keep my overall calorie count down.
Meredith
Gorgeous kale soup... I just love the deep green color. It sounds like a perfect light lunch for these chilly spring days.
Kate Hackworthy
Yes, it's so bright green! Lots of kale goodness 🙂
Lana
Would love to try this thick and creamy soup. Perfect to warm you up with this cold weather. I've only ever used kale to make kale crisps. So quick to make and looks filling too! I'll definitely give this a try.
Veena Azmanov
This tasty, easy and colorful Quick Kale Soup is calling my name! I was always a fan of pureed soups and I am pinning this recipe for later!
Joyce
Anyway to enjoy kale is super awesome to me especially in a creamy comforting soup! Finally I can stop doing kale salads! haha 🙂
Susie
I love soups that include veggie stock. It has so much flavor! I will definitely have to try this recipe.