Kale & apple soup with walnuts

• walnut halves↗8

  broken into pieces

• onion↗1

  finely chopped

• carrots↗2

  coarsely grated

• red apples↗2

  unpeeled and finely chopped

• cider vinegar↗1 tbsp tbsp
• reduced-salt vegetable stock↗500ml ml
• kale↗200g

  roughly chopped

• pack of dried apple crisps↗20g

  (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a dry, non-stick frying pan, cook the walnut pieces for 2-3 mins until toasted, turning frequently so they don’t burn. Take off the heat and allow to cool.

2. 2

   Put the onion, carrots, apples, vinegar and stock in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 mins, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Once the onion is translucent and the apples start to soften, add the kale and simmer for an additional 2 mins. Carefully transfer to a blender or liquidiser and blend until very smooth. Pour into bowls and serve topped with the toasted walnuts, and a sprinkling of apple crisps, if you like.