White Bean and Kale Soup


Prep Time

10 min

Cooking Time

25 min

Yields

4-5 servings

Ingredients

▪ 1 tablespoon olive oil 

▪ 8 large garlic cloves, crushed or minced

▪ 1 medium yellow onion, chopped

▪ 4 cups chopped raw kale

▪ 4 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth(organic & gluten free)

▪ 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, such as cannellini or navy

▪ 2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning

▪ Salt and pepper to taste

▪ 1 cup chopped parsley

Directions

In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add garlic and onion; saute until soft. Add kale and saute, stirring, until wilted. Add 3 cups of broth, 2 cups of beans, and all of the tomato, herbs, salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes. In a blender or food processor, mix the remaining beans and broth until smooth. Stir into soup to thicken. Simmer 15 minutes. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with chopped parsley.