Rustic Potato Soup

Name: Rustic Potato Soup
Ingredients: 6 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 lbs red potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 -inch cubes; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 lb kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, cut in half lengthwise, then slice thin crosswise; 12 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves cut crosswise into 1/4-inch striips (about 4 packed cups); ground black pepper

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

6 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 lbs red potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 -inch cubes
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lb kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, cut in half lengthwise, then slice thin crosswise
12 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves cut crosswise into 1/4-inch striips (about 4 packed cups)
ground black pepper

Directions

1

Bring broth, potatoes and bay leaf to a boil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 miutes.
3

Discard bay laf.
4

Using potato masher, coarsely break up potatoes, leaving some large chunks.
5

Meanwhile, melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat.
6

Cook kielbasa, stirring frequently, untl lightly browned in spots, about 4 minutes.
7

Add leeks, and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
8

Add potato mixture and kale to Dutch oven and simmer until kale is tender, about 5 minutes.
9

Season with pepper and serve.