Portuguese White Bean and Kale Soup Recipe

Name: Portuguese White Bean and Kale Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground fennel seeds; 1 small fennel bulb, diced (about 2 cups); 1 cup diced carrots; 1 1/2 cups diced potatoes; 2 teaspoons dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes or one 15-ounce can diced tomatoes; 3 cups cooked white beans (two 15-ounce cans), drained; 4 cups water or vegetable stock; 5 or 6 cups loosely packed chopped kale; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground fennel seeds
1 small fennel bulb, diced (about 2 cups)
1 cup diced carrots
1 1/2 cups diced potatoes
2 teaspoons dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes or one 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
3 cups cooked white beans (two 15-ounce cans), drained
4 cups water or vegetable stock
5 or 6 cups loosely packed chopped kale
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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If you dont chop the fennel and carrots beforehand, you will probably have trouble keeping up with this cooking schedule.
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On the other hand.
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it doesnt hurt to cook a little longer at each stage.
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In a small bowl, soak the sun-dried tomatoes in boiling water to cover.
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In a covered soup pot on medium-low heat, warm the olive oil.
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Add the onions, garlic, and salt and cook for about 5 minutes.
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Add the ground fennel and diced fennel bulb and cook for about 3 minutes.
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Stir in the carrots, potatoes, thyme, and black pepper and cook for 3 minutes.
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Add the tomatoes, beans, and water or stock and bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the potatoes are just tender.
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If the soup is too thick, add another cup of water.
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Meanwhile, remove the sun-dried tomatoes from the soaking liquid and coarsely chop.
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Add the kale and sun-dried tomatoes to the pot.
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Simmer for about 10 minutes, until the kale is tender.
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Stir in the lemon juice.
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Season with more salt and black pepper to taste.

640

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped onions, 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Portuguese White Bean and Kale 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.

Portuguese White Bean and Kale Soup

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