Simple and Hearty Chicken With Sweet Potato & Kale Soup

A simple recipe for hearty, flavorful Chicken with Sweet Potato and Kale Soup that comes together quickly as a one pot soup. This soup is cozy, healthy, and perfect for meal prep or as a busy weeknight meal.

This Chicken with Sweet Potato & Kale Soup is the ultimate cozy comfort food for chilly days. It was inspired by a soup I used to love picking up at Stew Leonard’s. When it became harder to find, I knew it was time to recreate it at home. After a little experimenting, this homemade version came together beautifully. Made with tender chicken, hearty sweet potatoes, and nourishing kale, this soup is warm, comforting, and simple to make. Whether you’re looking for a wholesome weeknight dinner or a cozy lunch to enjoy all week, this recipe is one you’ll want to save.

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Why You Will Love This Soup

• Comforting & cozy: It is perfect for chilly days or when you need something nourishing and satisfying.
  
• Wholesome ingredients: Tender chicken, sweet potatoes, and kale come together for a balanced meal packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins.
  
• Simple to make: One pot, straightforward steps, and minimal prep make this an easy recipe for busy weeknights.
  
• Naturally flavorful: The sweet potatoes add gentle sweetness, the chicken makes it hearty, and the kale brings a fresh, savory balance.
  
• Great for leftovers: The flavors deepen as it sits, making it just as delicious (if not better) the next day.

What you Need to Make Chicken with Sweet Potato and Kale Soup

• Chicken breast or shredded rotisserie chicken
• Olive Oil
• Diced onion
• Garlic
• Sweet potatoes
• Kidney beans
• Roasted red peppers
• Chicken broth
• Salt
• Pepper
• Paprika
• Italian Seasoning
• Kale (chopped, stems removed)

How to Make Chicken with Sweet Potato and Kale Soup

• In a Dutch oven or soup pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced onion and cook until soft, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add diced sweet potatoes, potatoes, and chicken (if using raw chicken breast).
• Pour in broth and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
• Bring to a gentle boil and then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the potatoes are fork tender.
• If using chicken breast, remove the chicken from the pot. Shred the chicken breast using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. If using shredded rotisserie chicken, add it to the soup.
• Stir in rinsed beans and chopped roasted red peppers. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
• Add the chopped kale and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, until it is wilted and tender.
• Ladle into bowls and enjoy with warm crusty bread or crackers.

Slow cooker: Add everything except kale. Cook on LOW 6–7 hours or HIGH 3–4 hours. Stir in kale during the last 15 minutes.

To Thicken the Broth

If you want the broth a little thicker, scoop out ½–1 cup of cooked sweet and/or yellow potatoes. Mash with a fork and stir back into the soup. This thickens naturally and keeps the soup creamy and wholesome.

Flavor Tip: Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving to brighten the flavors and balance the savory flavors.

Storing

This soup stores really well, so it is perfect for meal prep or left overs!

Let the soup cool completely and store it in an airtight container for up to four days in your refrigerator. The flavors deepen as its sits.

This soup started as a favorite I couldn’t find anymore and has since become a recipe I truly love making at home. It’s hearty, flexible, and easy to adapt with what you have on hand—exactly the kind of comforting meal that fits into real life. If you give this chicken, sweet potato, and kale soup a try, I’d love to hear what you think. Leave a comment below, save it for later, or share it with someone who loves a cozy, homemade soup as much as I do.