Potato, Greens, and Garlic Soup

Soup that warms your heart and keeps it healthy.

Serves 4-6

YOU NEED:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 pound potatoes, preferably yukon gold, chopped
  • 2 sprigs rosemary
  • 1 bunch greens such as chard, kale or mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat oil in soup pot on medium heat with garlic, onion, and bay leaves and cook for 4-6 minutes, until onion is soft.
  2. Add the broth, potatoes, and rosemary and bring to a boil.
  3. While potatoes are cooking, remove stems from greens and coarsely chop. Once potatoes have softened, add the greens, reduce heat to simmer, and cook another 5-10 minutes, depending on how soft you like your greens.
  4. Remove the rosemary and season with salt and pepper.