How to Make Bean Soup with Kale - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bean soup with kale is a comforting and nourishing dish that makes the perfect meal for a cool evening. This hearty and healthy soup is packed with protein and fiber from the beans, and it's loaded with vitamins and minerals from the kale. It's a fantastic way to incorporate more plant-based foods into your diet, and it's absolutely delicious to boot.

Not only is bean soup with kale a tasty and satisfying dish, but it's also incredibly easy to make. This recipe requires just a handful...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 8 large garlic cloves, crushed or minced
  • 4 cups chopped raw kale
  • 4 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, divided
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, such as cannellini or navy, undrained and divided
  • 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chopped parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until soft. Add kale; cook and stir until wilted. Add 3 cups broth, 2 cups beans, tomatoes, herb seasoning, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Mix remaining beans and broth in a blender or food processor until smooth. Stir into soup to thicken, then simmer for 15 minutes. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with parsley to serve.
  • Nutrition

    131 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 120mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 595mg