Cannellini Bean Kale Soup
A hearty and healthy cannellini bean and kale soup, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cans cannellini beans rinsed and drained (15 ounce cans)
- 1 bunch kale stems removed and chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed (optional)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the rinsed and drained cannellini beans and chopped kale to the pot. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Bring the soup back to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the kale is tender.
- Stir in lemon juice (if using) just before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
This soup is also delicious with a swirl of pesto or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.