Kale Soup
A hearty and nutritious kale soup packed with beans and fresh herbs, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
olive oil
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
vegetables
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 medium carrot (chopped)
- 2 celery ribs celery (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- to taste black pepper (freshly ground)
- 4.5 cups cooked white beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 6 cups chopped kale leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
homemade croutons
- for serving homemade croutons
garnish
- for serving fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, celery, garlic, rosemary, salt, thyme, and pepper; cook for 8 minutes until softened.
- Add beans and broth; simmer for 20 minutes. Blend half the soup until smooth, then stir back into the pot.
- Add kale and lemon juice; cook for 5 minutes until kale wilts. Adjust seasoning and serve with drizzled olive oil, croutons, and parsley.
Notes
This soup is a nutritious and flavorful way to enjoy greens and beans in one comforting bowl.