SPICY SWEET POTATO KALE CANNELLINI SOUP RECIPE | TASTE OF HOME

Spicy Sweet Potato Kale Cannellini Soup Recipe | Taste of Home image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium), cubed
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
3/4 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups chopped fresh kale
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Optional toppings: olive oil, giardiniera and shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in sweet potatoes, apples, honey, seasonings and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or, cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan. Add beans and kale; cook, uncovered, over medium heat 10-15 minutes or until kale is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in cream. Serve with toppings as desired.