Picture perfectly toasted slices floating atop delicate green soup, with melty gruyere cheese draped over them, curled crispy edges browning further against the heat. The vibrant green of the kale peeks through beneath, featuring bits of sauteed mushroom and onion. Wisps of steam rise from the soup, promising a warm and comforting meal.

Creamy French Kale Soup Au Gratin

Name: Creamy French Kale Soup Au Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Fresh kale, 300 grams hard stalks removed and leaves roughly chopped; White Mushrooms, 150 grams thinly sliced; Yellow onions, 1 large diced; Garlic, 4 cloves minced; White Wine, 150ml; Heavy Cream, 200ml; Vegetable Stock, 500ml; French Bread, 2 slices; Gruyere Cheese, 100 grams grated; Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 40 minutes

Style French

Technique Sauteing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: December 11, 2024

This heartwarming soup marries the nuanced flavors of French cuisine with powerhouse kale for a delightful seasonal harmony. The silken blend of cream, garlic, and white wine adds a lush backdrop to nutrient-rich kale, evoking a cozy, comforting gastronomic experience.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh kale - 300 grams - hard stalks removed and leaves roughly chopped
White mushrooms - 150 grams - thinly sliced
Yellow onions - 1 large - diced
Garlic - 4 cloves - minced
White wine - 150ml
Heavy cream - 200ml
Vegetable stock - 500ml
French bread - 2 slices
Gruyere cheese - 100 grams - grated
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥘🧅🔥

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, add onions and saute until they become translucent.
Step 2 - 🍄🥘🔥

Add sliced mushrooms to the pot, cook until they are soft and golden brown.
Step 3 - 🥘🧄🍷

Add the minced garlic and continue to sauté until fragrant. Then, pour in the white wine and let it simmer until the liquid is half.
Step 4 - 🥘🥬🌀

Add the roughly chopped kale to the pot, stirring frequently until it becomes wilted.
Step 5 - 🥘🥣⏳

Pour in both the vegetable stock and heavy cream into the pot, let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
Step 6 - 🍲🌀👍

Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
Step 7 - 🍲🧂🌶️

Season the soup with a reasonable amount of salt and pepper according to your preference.
Step 8 - 🍞🧀🔥

Toast the French bread slices, divide the grated cheese between them and broil until the cheese melts.
Step 9 - 🥣🥖😋

Ladle the soup into bowls, top each with a slice of the cheesy toast, and serve immediately.

Additional

For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and omit the cheese or use vegan cheese. You could also add a bit of lemon zest at the end for a bright, citrus lift. This soup is perfect for those cold nights when you want something warming but also packed with nutrients. Kids will love toasting the bread and layering the cheese!