I know. I’ve been on quite the kale kick lately.
Oh! Let’s start a band. The Kale Kicks. I’ll play bass.
Have you ever seen this kind of kale before? Dinosaur kale? It’s flatter and more rich in color compared to the limey-er green curly kale I showed you on Friday. And it has little ripply bumps along the spine and it roars when you eat it. AND I totally heard it’s going to be extinct in like 20 minutes so you’d better get your mouth on some BEFORE WE ALL DIE.
I’d all but forgotten about this dino-kale until I saw it being thrown into a sexy soup on the Victory Garden a couple of weekends ago. What’s that? Oh, the Victory Garden. When you hit 30 years of age this will become cool. Trust me. And stop laughing.
Watching Chef Michel and Sissy Biggers toss strips of this gorgeous, rustic leafy green into the pot nearly sent me over the edge. Oh! It was enough to make JUR-ASS-IC with envy!
Get it? . . . GET IT?!
Someone just lock me in a cage.
Dinosaur Kale, Tomato and White Bean Soup:
(inspired by The Victory Garden)
Rooooar! (okay that was just plain silly.)
What it took for 4:
* 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
* 1 small shallot, minced
* 4 or 5 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 pinch crushed red pepper
* 1 bunch dinosaur kale, cut into 1-inch ribbons
* 2 cups cherry tomatoes
* 1 (14.5 oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
* 1 quart chicken or vegetable stock
* 1 lemon
* coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Heat oil in large pot over medium-high. Add the shallots and saute until soft, 4 minutes. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper; bloom 30 seconds.
Add the kale along with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Wilt, 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and cook 2 minutes.
Add the beans and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve soup with a good squeeze of lemon juice. And another drizzle of oil. And grated cheese? Yeah, that would be good.
AND CRUSTY BREAD, almost forgot.
Love that your roared
But yes, this soup definitely looks awesome, perfect for these chilly days!
I NEED this! Gorgeous and tasty soup indeed!
That is so pretty!! I’d *roar* for a bowl of that!
LOVE the colors, love the soup. Healthy and perfect
Happy Monday girl!!
I will definitely make this. Your photos are fab and makes my stomache roar. And I am not kidding. I love kale and beans. Have a wonderful day.
Can you send me a bowl? (Or three??)
I’ve never tried the dinosaur variety. I don’t think I’ve even seen it around here. Does it taste any different?
Not really! As far as I think. The texture is different, but I feel like it tastes the same. Try it!
Can I play the tambourine?
I have never had kale. Can you believe it? But dinosaur kale just sounds like something I need in my life. Plus, your soup photos are just gorgeous!!
Grea pictures Bev! Roar!
Yum!! I’ll probably need to be in your band because I’ve been on a kale kick lately too!
mmm looks so pretty and delicious!! t-rex says roarrr for a great soup! hehe
Holy yum, I want that!!
I love kale and I love soup. Those 2 statements make me feel like I’m 80 years old.
Sexy rexy soup!
This is one of my favorite soups!
Dino kale is the only kinda kale I eat! Well, I eat escarole too, which is kinda close.
Anyway, I grow it and shove it in my face daily, you should come visit!
P.S. Are you accepting applications for the band? I have no musical talent whatsoever, but I can stand on stage slightly pigeon toed in black converse (no socks) and pout. EEEEEMOOOO.
love ya!
I will totally be a mmm, mmm, oooh, oooh girl (aka back up singer/sous chef) in the band!
This looks so rejuvenating! Yum!
I love your Kale kick. As long as it brings me great recipes like this soup, I’m all in
. Yum!
Love kale! Never heard of dinosaur kale–it looks great and perfect in this soup!
I love dinosaur kale, and it is truly the kale of many names as it also goes by: Tuscan kale, Lacinato kale, black kale, or cavolo nero. Whew. I personally call it Whole Foods Kale because that is the only place I can ever find it. Everywhere else just sells the curly kale which doesn’t do much for me. Its also the kale I will be planting in my garden today. If you can plant lettuce, you can totally grow kale.
Yep! I grow kale in my garden, but not this kind. YET. (and yeah, got this bunch at Whole Foods.;) )
This soup looks seriously delicious!
I need to make this soup! I have been sick with a cold, and man this would have been heaven 2 days ago! Definitely storing this recipe for next time!
xo. A Southern Bee Diary
Mmm such a yummy looking soup!
I wan tot make this soup just so I can drink it from that pretty bowl!
Pretty sure I’ve been on a kale kick since June. Paul always makes fun of me for being on “kicks” too. This shows him!
Dino kale (or lacinato kale) rocks. I try to grow some each year. A great simple recipe for weeknights is to strip leaves from the stems, boil for 10-15 minutes, drain, then combine in a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a sprinkling of lemon to heighten the flavor. Great weeknight side dish for just about anything.
FAN-TAS-TIC Photos! Eye-popping clear. So nice and colourful. Congrats.
Yum! That looks sooo good!
Sounds simple and healthy! I NEED IT!
I’m visiting from Two Peas and Their Pod. I made Kale Chips today and will try your soup tomorrow. I look forward to reading your previous posts. Thanks for the inspiration. Cheers
I’m ready to jump right into that bowl filled with all my favorite ingredients!
haha, I thought you were joking about dinosaur kale, never heard of it before! Soup looks very satisfying
Yum. Looks so good. Great colors. I have never seen dinosaur kale though; will have to try and find some.
I made a version of this soup last weekend! Delicious!