Pasta And Bean Soup With Kale Recipe

Name: Pasta And Bean Soup With Kale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cranberry beans (kidney or navy will work too); 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed; 1 tablespoon finely chopped assorted herbs, such as rosemary, thyme and sage; 2 large, ripe tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped, or 14.5 oz. crushed canned tomatoes; 2 cups loosely packed white Italian or French bread, crust removed; 1 large head Tuscan kale (cavolo nero), rinsed, de-stemmed and roughly chopped; 4 ounces small dried pasta such as trofie, tubetti or macaroni; salt and freshly ground black pepper; Extra Virgin olive oil; Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups cranberry beans (kidney or navy will work too)
6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 tablespoon finely chopped assorted herbs, such as rosemary, thyme and sage
2 large, ripe tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped, or 14.5 oz. crushed canned tomatoes
2 cups loosely packed white Italian or French bread, crust removed
1 large head Tuscan kale (cavolo nero), rinsed, de-stemmed and roughly chopped
4 ounces small dried pasta such as trofie, tubetti or macaroni
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Extra Virgin olive oil
Parmesan cheese

1
Put the beans in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover them by at least 2 inches. Soak for at least 8 hours. Drain well and return to the pot. Add enough stock to cover them (about 3 cups), the garlic and a few sprigs of fresh herbs and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer the beans gently for about 40 minutes, until they are almost tender. If necessary, add more chicken stock so that the beans remain covered.
2
Meanwhile, use a fork to mash together the tomatoes and the bread until you have a slurry. Set aside until the beans are cooked. Remove the garlic cloves and any herb stems from the pot and stir in the tomato-bread mixture. Add 2 more cups of stock, cover the pot, and simmer gently for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to keep the bread from sticking to the bottom of the pot. While the soup is simmering, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil and add a generous pinch of salt.
3
If the soup seems thick after 20 minutes, add up to 2 more cups of stock. Stir in the kale and gently simmer as you add the pasta to the boiling water. When the pasta is barely cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer it to the soup, adding some of the pasta water if it still seems too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve in warm bowls with a drizzle of good olive oil and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan.

842

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups cranberry beans (kidney or navy will work too), 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock, 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed, 1 tablespoon finely chopped assorted herbs, such as rosemary, thyme and sage, and more.

Yes, Pasta And Bean Soup With Kale falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

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Pasta And Bean Soup With Kale

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