Danish Green Kale Soup, Slow Cooker

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 3
Slow cooked Danish Green Kale Soup for a warm and hearty meal.
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Prep

20 min

Cook

8 hours 40 min

Ready In

9 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

10 cups ham stock ( or 10 cups chicken broth )
2 cups ham , cooked cubed ( or 2 cups coarsely chopped meat from ham hocks )
1 1/2 lbs potatoes , peeled and cubed
1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup chopped leek
1 cup sliced celery
3 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg , freshly ground
3/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
4 cups coarsely chopped fresh kale
1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
259
Sugar
3g
Fat
5g
This Danish Green Kale Soup is sure to warm you up on a cold day, with its rich and savory flavors and hearty texture. Made with ham stock (or chicken broth), ham (or ham hocks), potatoes, carrots, leek, celery, garlic, rolled oats, and fresh kale, this soup is a wholesome and delicious meal in itself. The slow cooking process ensures that the flavors meld together and the vegetables soften to perfection, resulting in a comfort food that is both satisfying and nutritious.

Instructions

1.In a slow cooker, mix the ham stock or chicken broth, ham, potatoes, carrots, leek, celery, garlic, black pepper, and nutmeg.
2.Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours.
3.Stir in the rolled oats, kale, and thyme.
4.Cover and cook on high heat for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the kale is tender.
5.Serve hot.

PROS

Perfect comfort food for cold winter nights, packed with nutrients from kale and other veggies, easy to make in a slow cooker.

CONS

Might be too hearty for some palates, requires a slow cooker to make.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Kale is a nutritional powerhouse, high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, and rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It has been linked to various health benefits, such as improved heart health, digestion, and immune function. This soup is also a good source of protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates.

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