Monday, March 24, 2014

RECIPE | HEARTY KALE AND SWEET POTATO SOUP

Spring may be here but there are still those chilly evenings that call for a pot of hearty soup.  I found this recipe in the January edition of the Oprah Magazine and with a few tweaks, this one is sure to stay in my cold weather arsenal.  There are so many textures, flavors and colors in this soup, making it filling without being heavy.

Nutrition Fast Facts:
Kale: rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, folate, and antioxidants that help fight inflammation.
Sweet potato: also rich in beta-carotene and vitamin C, slow-release carbohydrates to regulate blood sugar levels, and potassium