Hearty White Bean Soup with Kale for Cozy Nights

This delicious White Bean Soup with Kale is the perfect comforting recipe for chilly evenings, ready in under 40 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

large pot

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

2 tablespoons vegetable oil essential for sautéing
1 medium onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 medium carrots diced
2 stalks celery diced

For Seasoning

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder to taste

For the Body of the Soup

3.5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 cans white cannellini beans drained and rinsed

For the Greens

2 cups kale chopped

To Taste

1 to taste salt
1 to taste pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice optional

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes until shimmering.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Incorporate diced carrots and celery, stirring well for an additional 5 minutes.
Sprinkle in Italian seasoning and chili powder, mixing well to coat the vegetables.
Mix in the white cannellini beans and chicken broth, bringing to a gentle boil for about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat and let the soup simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
Stir in chopped kale and cook for another 5 minutes until wilted.
Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste before serving.

Notes

This soup tastes better the next day. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg

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