BEAN SOUP WITH KALE

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Each serving supplies 7mg of lutein, a healthy dose for the day.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
8 large garlic cloves, crushed or minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
4 cups chopped raw kale
4 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, such as cannellini or navy, undrained
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add garlic and onion; saute until soft. Add kale and saute, stirring, until wilted. Add 3 cups of broth, 2 cups of beans, and all of the tomato, herbs, salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes. In a blender or food processor, mix the remaining beans and broth until smooth. Stir into soup to thicken. Simmer 15 minutes. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.3 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 220.4 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

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