Kale and White Bean Soup
Ingredients:
- 4 cups chopped kale
- 1 cup white beans (canned or cooked)
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 sliced carrots
- 2 sliced celery stalks
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 chopped tomato (optional)
This summary gives you an overview of the steps to prepare this nutritious and flavorful soup. Enjoy your cooking!
Instructions:
- Heat the Pot: Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and continue to sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Beans: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the white beans and optional chopped tomato. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add Kale: Stir in the chopped kale and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the kale is tender.
- Season: Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve it with bread or whole-grain crackers.
