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.