Vegan White Bean Kale Soup

Name: Vegan White Bean Kale Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 2 carrot, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cans cannellini beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed; 4 cups vegetable broth; 4 cups lacinato (Tuscan) kale, stems removed, torn; 1 can canned diced tomatoes; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

A simple Tuscan-style soup of creamy cannellini beans, sturdy kale, and aromatic vegetables simmered in a garlicky broth with a splash of lemon. Filling, nourishing, and ready in under 30 minutes.

30 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 celery stalks, sliced
2 carrot, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans cannellini beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
4 cups lacinato (Tuscan) kale, stems removed, torn
1 can canned diced tomatoes
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced yellow onion, 2 sliced celery stalks, and 2 diced carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until softened.
2

Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3

Add 1 can canned diced tomatoes, 2 cans drained, rinsed cannellini beans (15 oz), and 4 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
4

Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Using the back of a spoon or a potato masher, gently mash about one quarter of the beans in the pot to create a creamier broth.
5

Stir in 4 cups stems removed, torn lacinato (Tuscan) kale and simmer for 3-5 minutes until the kale is tender.
6

Season with 1 tsp salt and stir in 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve.

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Questions

How do I know when Vegan White Bean Kale Soup is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until the kale is tender.

What can I use instead of Italian seasoning in Vegan White Bean Kale Soup?

The entry for Vegan White Bean Kale Soup calls for 1 tsp Italian seasoning. In its place: Equal parts dried oregano, basil and thyme, with a little rosemary.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Vegan White Bean Kale Soup?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Vegan White Bean Kale Soup uses 2 cans cannellini beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed.

How hot is Vegan White Bean Kale Soup?

Moderately. The heat in Vegan White Bean Kale Soup comes from 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the red pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Vegan White Bean Kale Soup gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Vegan White Bean Kale Soup is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth and the Italian seasoning.

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