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White Bean Kale Soup

Creamy white bean kale soup recipe with a savory rich broth and rustic bread
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A wholesome and comforting one-pot soup that is a weeknight win. It features a savory broth, creamy white beans, and tender kale, with a surprising flavor boost from caramelized tomato paste. This family-friendly meal is both nourishing and deeply satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, lightly crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 large bunch lacinato (Tuscan) kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • For serving: Grated Parmesan cheese, olive oil, crusty bread

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened.
  2. Add garlic, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add tomato paste. Push vegetables aside and let the paste cook directly on the hot pot surface for 1-2 minutes, stirring, to caramelize.
  4. Add the white beans, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Stir well. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Remove bay leaf. Gently mash some of the beans with a potato masher or spoon to thicken the broth.
  6. Stir in the chopped kale and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
  7. Ladle into bowls. Top with grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

For a creamier texture, blend 1 cup of soup with a splash of non-dairy milk and stir back in. Store in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. The flavor deepens the next day.

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