Kale and White Bean Soup
Kale and white bean soup, the nutrient-dense recipe our bodies crave. This soup recipe is perfect for chilly nights when you want something cozy for dinner. Easy to make and packed with clean ingredients, this healthy soup recipe is the perfect quick dinner recipe you’ve been looking for.
Try making a large batch of this soup and enjoy it for lunch throughout the week. This recipe is easy to make and delicious. Plus, with these simple ingredients, you can pull it together in no time.
About this recipe
Kale is known as one of the most nutrient-dense veggies on the planet. It’s packed with vitamins, iron and antioxidants that have been known to ward off disease. In fact, kale is a natural source of quercetin and kaempferol, which are two antioxidants that combat inflammation, and in some cases, depression. To read more click here.
While kale is undoubtably a healthy veggie, white beans also share some amazing superfood properties. They’re loaded with fiber, vitamins, iron and potassium making them a great addition to any healthy soup recipe. These little beans are also high in protein and have been known to boost metabolism.
I enjoy my kale and white bean soup with a side of buttered french bread. However, toasted naan bread or a baguette would taste great as well. Looking for more healthy soup recipes? Try my cabbage soup with orzo pasta or my garlic and ginger soup.
Kale and White Bean Soup
Ingredients
Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, salted
- 1 large white onion, about 1 cup diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic , sliced thin or minced
- 4 stalks celery , about 1 cup sliced
- 1 can white beans , rinsed and drained
- 2.5 cups kale, packed , wash the kale, remove the stems, and chop small
- 16 ounces chicken broth
- 1 chicken bouillon cube, for extra flavor
- 2 cups water
- salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings:
- grated parmesan cheese
- red pepper flakes
- fresh chopped Italian parsley
Equipment
- soup pot
- can opener
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter.
- Add the diced onion, celery and garlic into the pot. Stir well.
- Once the onions are translucent, add the chicken broth, water and bouillon cube. Stir well.
- Next, you’ll add the white beans along with the kale.
- Reduce the heat and let everything simmer over low heat.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper.
2 Comments on “Kale and White Bean Soup”
I am going to make this! Yum! Thanks Sarah!!
Loved this take on kale and white beans! I subbed the water out for vegetable broth and added all of the seasonings instead of using a buillon cube. It turned out well!