A soup we go to when we need to feel good. Refreshing lemon, calcium rich kale, and creamy white beans make this a satisfying and comforting soup. Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a little kick and sinus relief.
Feeling under the weather and just need a quick meal that feels healing? Try this simple soup that comes together in under 30 minutes. It's perfect for when you just need something that feels good to get you through the day.
Why You'll Love This White Bean Kale Soup
- Healing: Refreshing lemony broth soothes the throat. Hearty beans and calcium rich kale fuels the body. A great soup to get you through a cold. Add some pepper flakes if you enjoy a little kick and sinus relief.
- Easy: Use canned beans and pre-washed kale for a quick meal.
- Tasty: A comforting simple soup with delicious flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- White beans
- Kale
- Carrot
- Onion
- Celery
- Garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Lemon
- Red pepper flakes
- Vegetable broth
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Broth: Our favorite broth to use for this is the "Better Than Bouillon" vegetable broth.
- Greens: Feel free to replace the kale for any other leafy greens of your liking. If using spinach, add at the end to not over cook.
- Herbs: Feel free to use fresh rosemary, thyme, and oregano instead of dried Italian seasoning. Or use herbs you enjoy most.
Other Comforting Soups You Might Enjoy
- Creamy Roasted Veggie Soup
- Split Pea Soup with Smokey Tempeh
- Creamy Sweet Potato Broccoli Soup
- Brothy White Bean and Bok Choy Soup
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can white beans cannellini or navy beans
- 4 cups kale tightly packed. remove any large stems
- 1 carrot peeled and cut into half moons
- ½ onion diced
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning or rosemary, thyme, and oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 large lemon juiced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- In a pot heat some olive oil over medium high heat and add ½ onion, 1 celery stalk, and 1 carrot. Cook until soft, then add 2 cloves garlic, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (if using). Let those flavors and aromas develop for 1 -2 minutes, making sure the garlic doesn't burn.
- Add 4 cups vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Add add 1 15 oz can white beans, 4 cups kale, and the juice of 1 large lemon. Cook for a couple minutes for the kale to soften.
- Serve hot with extra lemon.
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