White Bean Soup with Kale

Name: White Bean Soup with Kale
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1/2 of a large sweet onion (diced); 3 large carrots (peeled, chopped); 2 celery stalks (chopped); 1 - 16 ounce can of white beans (drained); 1 - 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes in sauce; 4 cups of vegetable broth; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper {optional}; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups of kale (chopped {or green of your choice})

This simple White Bean Soup with Kale is a hearty vegan soup. Flavorful and packed with kale, white beans, carrots, tomatoes and warm spices your family will be asking for seconds. Serve this soup alongside crusty bread and a side salad for a complete meal!

Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Total30 min
Makes6 servings
Calories81

Ingredients

6 servings

For the soup

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 of a large sweet onion (diced)
3 large carrots (peeled, chopped)
2 celery stalks (chopped)
1 - 16 ounce can of white beans (drained)
1 - 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes in sauce
4 cups of vegetable broth
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper {optional}
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups of kale (chopped {or green of your choice})

Method

1
In a large pot heat the 2 Tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, carrots and celery and saute for another 3-4 minutes.
2
Add the white beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, oregano, basil, thyme, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper and stir. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
3
Add the kale and continue to simmer on low until the kale is wilted.
4
Remove from the heat and serve the soup in individual bowls. Add fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper.