KALE & WHITE BEAN STEW

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A simple and satisfying vegetarian winter dish. I adapted the recipe from one I found in this month's "Bon Appétit" (February 2009). It's by acclaimed chef Dan Barber, of New York's famous Blue Hill restaurants. Sprinkle soup with some freshly grated Parmesan & serve with crusty bread for a delicious meal. Yum!

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Stew

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs kale leaves, center ribs and stems removed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped peeled carrot
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped shallot (about 4)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup dry white wine
2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, drained (preferably organic)
4 cups vegetable broth (may need more)
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons assorted chopped fresh herbs (such as tarragon, parsley, and chives)

Steps:

  • Cook kale in large pot of boiling salted water 1 minute. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water to cool. Drain. Squeeze out excess water. Coarsely chop kale.
  • Heat olive oil in medium pot over medium heat. Add chopped carrots, celery, shallots, and garlic; cook until soft, stirring, about 15 minutes (do not brown vegetables). Add white wine and simmer until liquid is slightly reduced, about 7 minutes. Add white beans, 4 cups broth, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes. Add kale and simmer 5 minutes longer. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Add more broth by 1/2 cupfuls to thin stew, if desired. Mix in Sherry wine vinegar and chopped fresh herbs. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.3, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 89.5, Carbohydrate 49.8, Fiber 10, Sugar 2.1, Protein 15.1

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