Best Beef Kale And Leek Soup Recipes

SIMPLE KALE AND GROUND BEEF SOUP

Steps:

• Pick any large (pencil size or larger) stems from the kale. Toss it into a 2-3 quart pot that is half full of water. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to med low and cook 5-10 min. Drain. into a colander and let it sit to drain.
• In that same pot add the ground beef. Cook over medium heat, stirring and breaking it apart until it is browned. Remove the beef with a slotted spoon into the colander with the kale and dispose of any grease.
• Wipe out the pot. Return the kale and beef to the pot. Turn the heat to medium high and add all the other ingredients. Stir. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to med low. Set timer for 30 minutes.
• After 30 minutes check doneness of potatoes by gouging a few with a fork. They should be tender. Serve the soup warm in bowls with grated Parmesan/Romano Cheese if desired.

HEARTY BEEF AND VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches, adding additional oil as necessary. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add onions to drippings; cook and stir until tender. Discard drippings; return beef to pot. Stir in water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 45 minutes., Stir in potatoes, cabbage, carrots, celery, corn, peas, green beans, lima beans and seasonings. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 35 minutes. Stir in okra; cook 15-20 minutes longer or until beef and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.

KALE AND LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• 1.Sauté leek in olive oil until soft. Add kale and cook until wilted. 2.Add broth and cook for 30 minutes on low heat and let cool for 10-15 minutes or until temperature reaches 120°F (65°C). 3.Place soup into the Vitamix container and secure lid. 4.Select Variable 1. 5.Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. 6.Blend for 45 seconds until smooth. 7.Pour mixture back into pot and heat for 10 minutes, or just until it begins to simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

CUBED BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown beef in oil; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. , Add the broth, beer, onion, barley, garlic, oregano, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, pepper flakes, pepper, salt and bay leaf. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. , Stir in vegetables; cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until meat is tender and vegetables are heated through. Discard bay leaf.