Bean Soup with Kale

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This white bean and kale soup is simple to make with creamy cannellini beans in a rich tomato and garlic broth for a nourishing homemade meal.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
8 large garlic cloves, crushed or minced
4 cups chopped raw kale
4 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, such as cannellini or navy, undrained
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup chopped parsley

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until soft.
3 Add kale; cook and stir until wilted.
4 Add 3 cups broth, 2 cups beans, tomatoes, herb seasoning, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
5 Mix remaining beans and broth in a blender or food processor until smooth.
6 Stir into soup to thicken, then simmer for 15 minutes. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with parsley to serve.