Potato Carrot Soup with Leeks and Kale (Instant Pot®)

This hearty, fall soup gets its lovely, golden color from the carrots. I prefer to use all-organic produce, and think it tastes better, though it isn’t required. I make it in the Instant Pot®. However, I’ve included instructions for other methods as well. Serve garnished with carrot leaves.

Step: 1

Turn on a multi-cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and the select Saute function. Add bacon; cook and stir until nearly crisped, about 5 minutes.

Step: 2

Chop kale stalks into small pieces; place into the pot with the bacon. Add leeks and carrot. Cook and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot, until leeks are almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add kale leaves, carrot greens, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook, continuing to scrape the pot, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in potatoes and enough broth to reach the max fill line.

Step: 3

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 13 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Stir in Cheddar cheese and sour cream.

Per Serving: 206 calories; protein 8.3g; carbohydrates 31.7g; fat 5.9g; cholesterol 15.4mg; sodium 271.6mg.

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