Italian White Bean and Kale Soup

A hearty and flavorful soup with white beans, kale, and vegetable broth, perfect for a chilly day.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup Onion, diced
• 1/2 cup Carrot, diced
• 1/2 cup Celery, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 can Canned White Beans (Cannellini), drained and rinsed
• 2 cups Vegetable Broth
• 2 cups Kale, chopped
• 1/4 tsp Dried Thyme
• 1 Bay Leaf
• to taste Salt
• to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• to taste Lemon Juice, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
4. Stir in white beans, vegetable broth, thyme, and bay leaf.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6. Remove bay leaf. Add kale and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness before serving.

Cuisine: Italian

Suitability: vegetarian,dairy-free,gluten-free

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 40 mins

Serving Size: 1

Meal Type: lunch