Cannellini Bean Soup with Kale and Garlic-Olive Oil

Name: Cannellini Bean Soup with Kale and Garlic-Olive Oil Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the bruschetta; 6 to 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, plus 1 or 2 more whole cloves; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 2 quarts chicken stock, water, or a combination; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 large bunch kale, large ribs removed, chopped; 1 baguette

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in a large pot.
2
Add garlic and oregano and cook no more than a minute.
3
Add tomato paste and vinegar, and cook another minute.
4
Add beans and stock and bring to a simmer.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Add kale and simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour.
7
Season, to taste, again with salt and pepper before serving.
8
Slice baguette on a heavy angle to create long slices.
9
Toast in a toaster or in the conventional oven.
10
Rub once or twice with half a garlic clove.
11
Season a shallow plate of extra-virgin olive oil with salt and dip each side of bread into the oil.
12
Serve as accompaniment to the soup.

527

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the bruschetta, 6 to 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, plus 1 or 2 more whole cloves, 2 teaspoons dried oregano, 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Cannellini Bean Soup with Kale and Garlic-Olive Oil Crostini falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cannellini Bean Soup with Kale and Garlic-Olive Oil Crostini

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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