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A close-up bowl of healthy white bean kale soup with carrots and celery, perfect for soup recipes.

White Bean Kale Soup

A hearty and healthy soup perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cans cannellini beans 15 ounce each, rinsed and drained
  • 1 bunch kale stems removed, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the cannellini beans and kale. Cook until the kale is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot.

Notes

For a creamier soup, you can blend a portion of the soup before adding the kale.

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