Asian Pear and Kale Soup

A yummy mix of Japanese pears, kale and Asian flavored broth whizzed up to a deliciously smooth and velvety soup full of goodness and flavor. Takes about 5 minutes to make! It’s low in carbs, it’s healthy and tastes delish! Try it with some low carb flatbread for a satisfying ‘fill you up’ meal!

Ingredients

2 Japanese pears (other pears are fine to use if you can’t get Japanese)

1/2 bunch of kale

2 pints of chicken stock

1 inch ginger roughly chopped

1/2 onion roughly chopped

3 garlic cloves roughly chopped

1 chili pepper roughly chopped

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp lime juice

1 tsp coriander seeds

Splash of sesame oil

chopped coriander (cilantro)

Method

1. Add a tbsp olive oil to a pan and put on  medium heat.

2.Add onions, garlic, coriander seeds, ginger and gently fry until onions are soft.

3. Add chopped pears (cored) leave skin on. And sauté for 5 minutes

4. Add chopped kale. Sure for 2 minutes

5.Add chicken stock, lime and soy sauce

6. Bring to heat. Then whizz in liquidiser until smooth.

7. When ready by to eat, heat in a pan.

8. When ready to serve, add a splash of sesame oil and top with coriander leaves.