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Ground Beef Butternut Squash Kale Soup

Ground Beef Butternut Squash Kale Soup for Cozy Nights

This Ground Beef Butternut Squash Kale Soup is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil You can use any neutral oil if needed.
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Lean ground turkey or chicken works for a lighter dish.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced for a stronger taste.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Shallots can be a lovely substitute.
  • 2 stalks Celery Feel free to omit or swap with fennel.
  • 1 medium Red Pepper Green bell pepper can be a substitute.
For the Soup
  • 28 oz Diced Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes are a wonderful alternative when in season.
  • 2 cups Butternut Squash Peeled and cubed.
  • 5 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth Low-sodium options are available.
  • 2 cups Kale Chopped; spinach can be a softer alternative.
Seasoning & Spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Omit if you prefer a milder flavor.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Black Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground beef along with 3 minced garlic cloves into the pot. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring until browned.
  3. Incorporate 1 diced yellow onion, 2 chopped celery stalks, and 1 diced red pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  4. Stir in a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes and 2 cups of peeled, cubed butternut squash. Pour in 5 cups of broth.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until butternut squash is tender.
  6. Add 2 cups of chopped kale along with a pinch of cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 4 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This soup brings warmth to the dinner table, perfect for cozy nights.

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