Kale & Ale Soup

Name: Kale & Ale Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon pepper, divided; 12 ounces amber ale; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 cup water; 1 bunch kale, chopped (about 4-5 cups); 1 cup ditalini pasta; 3 bay leaves; 1 whole star anise pod; 4 ounces baby spinach; optional Parmesan cheese, for serving

14 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon pepper, divided
12 ounces amber ale
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 bunch kale, chopped (about 4-5 cups)
1 cup ditalini pasta
3 bay leaves
1 whole star anise pod
4 ounces baby spinach
optional Parmesan cheese, for serving

Directions

1

In large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, onions, chicken. Sprinkle with half of the lemon pepper. Sautee until chicken is browned.
2

Deglaze pan with beer.
3

Add vegetable broth, water, and kale. Increase heat to medium high and bring to boil.
4

Add kale, pasta, and remaining spices. Reduce heat, cover, cook 8 minutes.
5

Remove from heat. Remove star anise and bay leaves from pan. Stir in spinach.
6

If it's a little too thick, add a bit more water or broth to thin...or heck, add more beer if you're serving it to adults! Top with Parmesan, if desired, and serve.