Potato Carrot Soup With Leeks And Kale (Instant Pot®)

Top with shoestring fries for a bit of crunch.

Recipe Summary Potato Carrot Soup With Leeks And Kale (Instant Pot®)

This hearty, fall soup gets its lovely, golden color from the carrots. I prefer to use all-organic produce, and think it tastes better, though it isn't required. I make it in the Instant Pot®. However, I've included instructions for other methods as well. Serve garnished with carrot leaves.

Ingredients | Soup Recipes With Kale And Potatoes

¼ pound bacon, diced

1 bunch kale, leaves and stalks separated

2 leeks, thinly sliced, or to taste

1 large carrot, chopped, green tops reserved

½ teaspoon Hungarian paprika, or to taste

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

8 potatoes, chopped into bite-size pieces, or to taste

1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth, or as needed

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste

¼ cup sour cream, or more to taste

Directions

Turn on a multi-cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and the select Saute function. Add bacon; cook and stir until nearly crisped, about 5 minutes.

Chop kale stalks into small pieces; place into the pot with the bacon. Add leeks and carrot. Cook and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot, until leeks are almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add kale leaves, carrot greens, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook, continuing to scrape the pot, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in potatoes and enough broth to reach the max fill line.

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 13 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Stir in Cheddar cheese and sour cream.

I like to double the bacon and vegetable saute amounts, and scoop out half the mixture to freeze for another batch (or other soup/stew) before adding the potatoes and broth.

You can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth for the beef broth if preferred. Homemade vegetable or bone broth is ideal!

If you prefer a vegetarian/vegan version, omit the bacon and saute the veggies in oil of your choice.

Info | Soup Recipes With Kale And Potatoes

prep: 30 mins cook: 35 mins additional: 5 mins total: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 12 Yield: 6 quarts

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