Healthy Broccoli, Potato, and Kale Soup

The basic ingredients of broccoli soup are milk, cream, butter, and flour to make a roux.  Also, most people love creamy broccoli soup with cheddar cheese.  My healthy version of broccoli soup is none of the above. I use potatoes instead of butter and flour. I also use kelp broth to add nutrition to this soup as well.  Kale is another good vegetable to add to this soup. The cheddar cheese topping for this soup is very much for each guest who wants to enjoy a creamy taste. This recipe is much easier when a Crock-Pot® plays a part to help finish this recipe. The broccoli potato soup is one of my comfort foods on a lazy day.

Ingredients:

4 cups of broccoli florets

2 medium potatoes

2 cups chopped kale

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1 cup white onion, chopped

4 cups kelp broth or chicken broth

2 tbs olive oil

Season with salt and pepper

Chili flakes (optional)

Cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions:

I use a-one-pot rice cooker. It is sold at Costco.

Peel the potatoes and roughly chop the potato

Turn the sauté function on. Add oil. Add garlic and onions. Stir to cook for 4 minutes.

Add broccoli, potatoes, kale, and the broth to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
Close the lid and turn the dial to the soup function and let cook until everything is soft and tender.

Use a handheld blender and blend the soup until smooth.

Adjust the seasoning to your liking and add more broth or skim milk if too thick (your choice).

Ladle soup into a serving bowl and top with cheddar cheese.

*Other protein ingredients that can be added to this soup are tuna or shrimp.

Enjoy!!