Spicy Black Eyed Peas and Kale Soup
This is a new take on an old favorite . Our new house has a large vegetable patch solely dedicated to many varieties of kale. And while I have always wanted to be someone who eats a lot of kale, the truth is I barely cook with kale always finding it a little on the bitter side. However now this flourishing vegetable patch is forcing me to find ways to add kale to our meals. The easiest way to get more of kale for newbees is to add it in your favorite soups or daals - paired with a little tartness from lemons, kale really shines in these preparations. This particular soup has black eyed peas - my favorite legume! It can be as thick or as soupy as you want. Mine is usually on the thick side. I love to serve this with a dollop of cream cheese or greek yogurt and some freshly chopped green onions or chives. No bread. But you could also make it a lot thinner (just add more water or stock) and serve with a crusty bread for dipping. Recipe: Serves 6 …
Spicy Black Eyed Peas and Kale Soup
This is a new take on an old favorite . Our new house has a large vegetable patch solely dedicated to many varieties of kale. And while I have always wanted to be someone who eats a lot of kale, the truth is I barely cook with kale always finding it a little on the bitter side. However now this flourishing vegetable patch is forcing me to find ways to add kale to our meals. The easiest way to get more of kale for newbees is to add it in your favorite soups or daals - paired with a little tartness from lemons, kale really shines in these preparations. This particular soup has black eyed peas - my favorite legume! It can be as thick or as soupy as you want. Mine is usually on the thick side. I love to serve this with a dollop of cream cheese or greek yogurt and some freshly chopped green onions or chives. No bread. But you could also make it a lot thinner (just add more water or stock) and serve with a crusty bread for dipping. Recipe: Serves 6 …