Lemony Kale Basil Soup

Soup season is here and you’re going to want to make this one weekly. This Lemony Kale Basil Soup is packed with flavor and phytonutrients and can be made in just 30 minutes.

Kale is a rich source of immune-supporting vitamin C and selenium, as well as antioxidants like beta-carotene. This soup also contains bone broth, which provides amino acids linked to reduced inflammation and improved digestion.

Ingredients

Soup

• 3 leeks, white and light green parts only
• 2 tablespoons ghee or olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 32 ounces chicken bone broth (or substitute with vegetable broth)
• 1 bunch kale, tough stems removed, roughly chopped
• 12 large basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
• 1 lemon, juiced (about 1 ½ tablespoons)

For Serving

• ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt (or substitute with dairy-free)
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
• Fresh ground pepper
• Lemon zest
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• Fresh basil leaves

Directions

2. After 5 minutes, add the thinly sliced garlic cloves along with the sea salt and stir for 2 more minutes. Then add the chicken broth, cover, and bring to a boil (about 3 minutes).

3. Cook for 5 minutes until leeks are tender. After 5 minutes, uncover and add the kale, then recover and cook for 5 additional minutes.

4. Turn off heat and add the basil leaves along with the hemp seeds and lemon juice and pour into blender.

5. Blend on high, about one minute, until smooth.

6. Serve the soup in bowls along with a dollop of Greek yogurt, garnished with hemp seeds, fresh ground pepper, lemon zest, fresh thyme, and basil.