Tomato & Kale Soup with Herb Garnish
A creamy, comforting soup blending roasted tomatoes and kale with fresh garden herbs. This french-inspired one pot ready in about 70 minutes pairs bunch, chopped kale, medium, diced tomatoes, small, diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch, chopped kale
- 4 medium, diced tomatoes
- 1 small, diced onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp crème fraîche
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Add chopped kale, tomatoes, and thyme. Cook for 5 minutes until tomatoes break down.
- Step 3: Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Step 4: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Stir in crème fraîche and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with thyme.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Tomato & Kale Soup with Herb Garnish take to make?
Total time is about 70 minutes (30 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Tomato & Kale Soup with Herb Garnish?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep bunch, chopped kale from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Tomato & Kale Soup with Herb Garnish?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Tomato & Kale Soup with Herb Garnish for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Tomato & Kale Soup with Herb Garnish?
French one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Simple and delicious.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★★☆
Reliable weeknight option. Not going to blow your mind but always satisfying.
