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.

Questions

How long does Vegan White Bean Kale Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Vegan White Bean Kale Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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