Bean Soup with Kale

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion , chopped
• 8 large garlic cloves , crushed or minced
• 4 cups chopped raw kale
• 4 cups low-fat , low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, divided
• 2 cans white beans , 15 ounce
• 4 plums tomatoes , chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning , or to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until soft.

3. 3

   Add kale; cook and stir until wilted.

4. 4

   Add 3 cups broth, 2 cups beans, tomatoes, herb seasoning, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Mix remaining beans and broth in a blender or food processor until smooth.

6. 6

   Stir into soup to thicken, then simmer for 15 minutes. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with parsley to serve.