Dinner Tonight: White Bean and Kale Soup

3/3/2014

This easy, nutritious soup is perfect for the last cold days of winter. Kathy Queen says she halves the recipe when serving just two people; the full amount would be great for a hearty family meal.

White Bean and Kale Soup

  • 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
  • 8 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • 1 rib celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup white wine or dry sherry
  • 4 cups raw kale, chopped
  • 4 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cans white beans (such as cannellini), drained and rinsed
  • Parmesan cheese

In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add garlic and onion, saute until soft. Then add carrot, celery, and mushrooms. Add wine and saute for at least 1-2 minutes. Then add kale and saute until wilted. Add broth, tomatoes, and seasonings. In a blender or food processor, mix about 1 cup of the beans and 1/2 cup soup liquid; add to soup. Add rest of beans. Simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Yield: 4 servings

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