Kale and White Bean Soup

Kale and White Bean Soup

Serves 4
Use canned beans to create a quick, satisfying soup that is easy to put together for busy winter mealtimes. Pair with a rustic baguette, and you're all set!

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus garnish)
  • 2 carrots (sliced 1/4-inch thick)
  • 2 ribs celery (diced)
  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 quarts vegetable stock
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 bunch lacinato kale (stems removed, greens sliced into 1/2-inch ribbons)
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)
  • Red wine vinegar (to taste)

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook until soft and translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add vegetable stock, tomatoes, nutritional yeast, and herbs. Stir to combine. Bring to simmer.
  3. Add beans and kale. Cook just until kale is soft, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and vinegar, to taste.
  4. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and some freshly cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (based on 4 servings)
  • Calories: 410
  • Fat: 12.0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1440.0 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 60.0 g
  • Fiber: 17.0 g
  • Added Sugars: 2.0 g
  • Sugar: 9.0 g
  • Protein: 21.0 g