WASHINGTON - Kale has a reputation as one of the most nutrient-dense vegetables on the plate. It's packed with vitamins, antioxidants and plant compounds linked to better long-term health. But eating ...

Kale is, no doubt, an acquired taste. When raw, this cruciferous vegetable takes on a bitter, grassy, and rather unpleasant profile. But, when you cook it in a pan, you'll find that the leaves soften ...

From the Recipe Creator: I let my young son pick out seed packets and he chose kale, which grew like crazy. This hearty soup helped make good use of it and rivals the Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana.