Kale-Potato Soup

Arugula-Pear Salad
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Ingredients

  • 6 slices center cut bacon
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg chopped onions (about 1 cup)
  • 2 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 (16-oz) pkg chopped kale
  • 1 (24-oz) pkg refrigerated mashed potatoes (such as Simply Potatoes)
  • 1 (32-oz) carton low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1½ cups 2% reduced-fat milk
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese (or use Parmesan cheese)

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven until crisp. Drain, reserving 2 Tbsp drippings in pot. Crumble bacon.
  2. Cook onions and garlic in hot drippings 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add kale, potatoes, broth, milk, salt, and pepper. Bring to boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in cheese until melted. Top with bacon.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 (5-oz) pkg arugula
  • 4 red pears, sliced
  • ⅓ cup refrigerated Champagne vinaigrette

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes or until fragrant.
  2. Combine arugula, pears, and nuts in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
354
174
528
Fat (g) 20 10 30
Sat. Fat (g) 10 1 11
Protein (g) 18 2 20
Carb (g) 28 19 47
Fiber (g) 5 4 9
Sodium (mg) 936 55 991

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