Sweet Potato and Kale Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 small red onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1” cubes
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Kosher salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock, fat free, low sodium
• 1 cup kale, rinsed and loosely packed

Directions

1. In a small skillet add oil and sauté onion and garlic over medium low heat until tender, about 4 minutes.
2. Add to the Slow cooker sautéed onion and garlic and all other ingredients, except kale. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours.
3. Add kale the last 10 minutes of cooking time and allow to wilt. Remove bay leaf and serve.