Kale and White Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Kale and White Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried white beans such as Great Northern, cannellini, or navy; 2 onions, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 5 cups chicken broth; 2 qt water; 1 (3- by 2-inch) piece Parmigiano-Reggiano rind; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 bay leaf (not California); 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary; 1 lb smoked sausage such as kielbasa (optional), sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick; 8 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 lb kale (preferably lacinato), stems and center ribs discarded and leaves coarsely chopped; Accompaniment:provolone toasts

Servings: persons

1 lb dried white beans such as Great Northern, cannellini, or navy
2 onions, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
5 cups chicken broth
2 qt water
1 (3- by 2-inch) piece Parmigiano-Reggiano rind
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf (not California)
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 lb smoked sausage such as kielbasa (optional), sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
8 carrots, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 lb kale (preferably lacinato), stems and center ribs discarded and leaves coarsely chopped
Accompaniment:provolone toasts

1
Cover beans with water by 2 inches in a pot and bring to a boil.
2
Remove from heat and let stand, uncovered, 1 hour.
3
Drain beans in a colander and rinse.
4
Cook onions in oil in an 8-quart pot over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
5
Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
6
Add beans, broth, 1 quart water, cheese rind, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and rosemary and simmer, uncovered, until beans are just tender, about 50 minutes.
7
While soup is simmering, brown sausage (if using) in batches in a heavy skillet over moderate heat, turning, then transfer to paper towels to drain.
8
Stir carrots into soup and simmer 5 minutes.
9
Stir in kale, sausage, and remaining quart water and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until kale is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
10
Season soup with salt and pepper.

1063

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

121

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried white beans such as Great Northern, cannellini, or navy, 2 onions, coarsely chopped, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Kale and White Bean Soup 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.

Kale and White Bean Soup

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