Slow Cooker

1. Add all ingredients EXCEPT kale to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
2. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.
3. Add kale and cook an additional 15 minute or until kale is soft.
4. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Instant Pot

1. Set Instant Pot to the high saute setting. Heat oil; add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients, close and seal vent.
3. Select manual setting and set time for 12 minutes. Quick release the pressure and stir in the kale. Cover, turn off Instant Pot and let sit until kale is soft, approximately 5 minutes.
4. Remove bay leaf before serving.

Optional step to thicken soup – Mix together 2 tbsp arrowroot starch & 1/4 cup water until well blended. Stir into slow cooker or Instant Pot (when kale added) after cooking has completed. Let sit in heated slow cooker until thickened, approximately 5 minutes.