Bean and Kale Soup

  • 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
  • 6 to 8 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cups kale, chopped if fresh (you can use 2 or 3 packages
  •     frozen or 2 to 3 cans)
  • 4 cups chicken or veggie broth
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, any kind
  • 1 can stewed tomatoes or chopped fresh tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chopped parsley

In a large pot, heat olive oil then add garlic and onion. Sauté until soft. Add kale and sauté until wilted. Add broth, beans, tomatoes, herbs, salt and pepper.

Simmer 5 to 10 minutes.

Use an immersion blender to slightly break up beans to thicken.

Serve in bowls and top with parsley.