A delicious velvety potato soup with baby kale, ham and vegetables is a comforting meal on a chilly winter day.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Servings: 8cups (give or take)
Calories: 432kcal
Author: Julia Jordan | Julia's Simply Southern
Ingredients
1Tbs.of Butter
1cCelerysliced
1cCarrotspeeled and sliced
5cRusset Potatoespeeled and cubed ( 4 medium to large potatoes)
1cChopped Ham or Sausageoptional
8cChicken Stock
2cBaby Kale or Spinach
Kosher Salt and Cracked Black Pepperto taste
1/2cDried Potato Flakes2 ounce packet
Instructions
Melt the butter in a soup pot over medium heat.
Add the onion, celery and carrot to the pot; stir and sauté, about 5 minutes until tender.
Next add the diced potatoes and ham; cover with stock and bring to a simmer. Season according to taste and simmer for 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Add the kale and potato flakes and cook 5 more minutes.
Taste the soup and adjust for seasoning if needed.
Serve hot with additional toppings, such as sour cream or shredded cheese, if desired.