A vibrant, colorful medley of deep greens from kale, pops of red from bell peppers, and a creamy, richly spiced broth. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh, chopped green scallions and a dash of alabaster white, crumbled feta cheese - a visual feast in a bowl.

Cajun Infused Kale Tempest Soup

Name: Cajun Infused Kale Tempest Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 bunch of kale, 1 bunch (about 4 cups) rinsed, stems removed and chopped; Cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon; 1 red bell pepper, 1 diced; 1 medium onion, 1 medium diced; garlic, 3 cloves minced; 1 can cannellini beans, 1 can (15 oz.) drained and rinsed; vegetable broth, 4 cups; olive oil, 1 tablespoon; Salt and black pepper, to taste; green scallions and crumbled feta cheese, To garnish chopped (scallions), crumbled (feta cheese)

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Cajun

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: October 29, 2023

This recipe is a unique spin on traditional Cajun cuisine, taking the warm, spicy flavors and pairing it with the nutrition-packed leafy green—kale. The punch of heat from the Cajun seasoning is beautifully balanced by the earthiness of the kale, creating a soup that's hearty, warming, and full of character.

Ingredients (for 2)

1 bunch of kale - 1 bunch (about 4 cups) - rinsed, stems removed and chopped
Cajun seasoning - 1 tablespoon
1 red bell pepper - 1 - diced
1 medium onion - 1 medium - diced
Garlic - 3 cloves - minced
1 can cannellini beans - 1 can (15 oz.) - drained and rinsed
Vegetable broth - 4 cups
Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
Salt and black pepper - to taste
Green scallions and crumbled feta cheese - To garnish - chopped (scallions), crumbled (feta cheese)

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍲 ➕ 🌰 ➕ 🫑

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, which should take about 5 minutes.
Step 2 - 🍲 ➕ 🧄 ➕ 🌶️

Into the same pot, stir in the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning. Cook until aromatic, approximately 1 minute.
Step 3 - 🍲 ➕ 🥬

Add the chopped kale and cook it until it starts wilting. This should take around 2 minutes.
Step 4 - 🍲 ➕ 🥫 ➕ 🍵

Stir in the cannellini beans and vegetable broth into the pot. Bring the soup to a simmer.
Step 5 - 🍲 ➡️ 🔥 ➡️⏲️

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
Step 6 - 🍲 ➕ 🧂 ➕ 🌑

Add salt and black pepper to your taste to season the soup.
Step 7 - 🍲 ➡️ 🍵 ➕ 🧀 ➕ 🥬

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green scallions and crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Additional

For a vegan version, skip the feta cheese or use a vegan alternative. You can also try adding other vegetables like corn or zucchini for a more diverse texture. This soup is great for meal preps, as it keeps well in the refrigerator and tastes even better the next day. P.S. Get the kids to help wash the kale and dice softer ingredients under supervision!