2 Tbsp canola oil
2 medium , diced uncooked spanish onion(s)
10 medium clove(s) , coarsely chopped garlic clove(s)
1 medium , cleaned and thinly sliced uncooked leek(s)
2 tsp , divided kosher salt
1 pound(s) , peeled and diced uncooked yukon gold potato(es)
6 cup(s) vegetable broth
3/4 pound(s) , Tuscan or curly, ribs removed, leaves chopped uncooked kale
1/2 tsp , freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 tsp , hot variety, or to taste paprika
Heat oil in a large, wide saucepan over medium-low heat and add onions, garlic and leek; season with 1 teaspoon salt and sweat (cook over low heat, stirring frequently) until vegetables are cooked down and really soft with no color, up to 10 minutes.
Add potatoes, broth and remaining 1 tsp salt; simmer over low heat until potatoes are fully cooked, about 30 minutes.
Let potato-leek mixture cool to room temperature; puree directly in pot with an immersion blender until completely smooth (or puree in a food processor or blender, working in batches as needed, and then return puree to pot).
Bring soup to a simmer over medium heat; stir in kale. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle with paprika.
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