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Two rustic bowls of hearty bean and vegetable soup garnished with shaved cheese and red pepper flakes. A spoon rests nearby on a red cloth, and crusty bread slices can be seen in the background.
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White Bean and Kale Soup

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Cozy up with a bowl of White Bean and Kale Soup, the perfect dish to warm you up on chilly days. Slow-cooked Cannellini beans pair beautifully with tender kale, vibrant carrots, and a medley of fragrant seasonings, all brought together with a bright splash of fresh lemon juice. Topped with Parmesan and served with crusty bread, it’s a comforting classic with every spoonful.

Ingredients:

  • 1 (1-lb.) dried Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups sliced carrots , (about 4 medium carrots)
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 4 cups curly kale, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
Yield:
10

Directions:

    1. Rinse and sort beans. In a large stockpot, combine beans and water to cover; let stand for 8 hours or overnight.
    2. Drain and rinse beans. Add to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add broth, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, red pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cover and cook on high until beans are tender, 6 to 8 hours. (If you want a creamier soup, using the back of a wooden spoon, slightly mash half of beans against the side of slow cooker.)
    3. Stir kale into beans mixture; cover and cook on high until kale is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Season servings to taste with black pepper and red pepper, and top with Parmesan. Serve with bread.

Kitchen Tip:
Add leftover ham or smoked sausage along with the kale for an even heartier soup.

 

This recipe and image are from Taste of the South magazine.