Hearty Veggie Soup with White Beans and Kale
I first shared this veggie soup with white beans and kale during my first year of blogging, way back in 2009. It’s been on my to-do list for a while because the recipe is great, but the original post and photos needed updating. I adapted the recipe from Fine Cooking and it’s full of good-for-you things and is a cozy lunch on a chilly day.
Some Ingredients You’ll Need
- Kale
- Red onion
- Celery
- Carrots
- Cannellini beans
- Chicken Stock
- Fresh lemon juice
Most of the work is in the prep and the soup only needs less than an hour on the stove until the veggies are tender. I like to make a batch to keep on hand for easy lunches – add some bread or a simple sandwich on the side to make it a meal.
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PrintHearty Veggie Soup with White Beans and Kale
This hearty veggie soup with white beans and kale is simple to make and is sure to warm you through on a chilly day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium red onion, chopped (about one cup)
- 4 small carrots, peeled and cut into coins (about a cup and a half)
- 3 celery ribs, sliced
- 1 bunch of kale, stems removed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups chicken stock
- Juice from ½ lemon
- Grated parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook them until they start to soften. Add the carrots and celery. Cook it all for about five minutes or so. Add the kale and let it cook down, another five minutes or so.
- Add the beans, parsley, salt, and pepper and give it all a good stir. Add the chicken stock, bring the pot to a simmer. Simmer the soup for about 30 minutes or until the carrots are fork tender. Stir in the lemon juice, ladle into bowls, garnish with the cheese, and serve.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Fine Cooking
Nutrition
- Calories: 407
- Sugar: 11.8g
- Sodium: 1237.4mg
- Fat: 13.6g
- Carbohydrates: 51.8g
- Fiber: 11.9g
- Protein: 21.6g
Keywords: vegetable soup
Rosemary says
I love soup and since it is so cold here too, this looks perfect. Oh and you dog Feynman lol, is just so darn adorable. Great story April. 🙂
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
Homegrown kale is definitely something that gives you bragging rights! This looks delicious. A perfect healthy fall meal.
Brad says
Yum, I like kale and white beans, sounds like a wonderful soup for a cold day. Thanks
kirsten says
Wow..kale from your garden! Its January and freezing cold here:P This soup looks delicious!
Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite says
Oh oh oh! What great timing – we are getting a TON of kale in our organic delivery tomorrow and I NEVER know what to do with it. Now I do.
Lauren @CoffeeMuffins says
Like you I am making more of an effort to take my lunch into work, although my work mates aren’t always impressed. Got some raised eyebrows for my Beetroot Soup this week.
However your soup looks gorgeous, I just love Kale in soup!
Carol Egbert says
Congratulations!
April Cavin says
@Trix: Not sure what variety we are growing– seems to be quite a few to choose from. Couldn’t find anything online– every pic I found that looked like ours just called it kale.
Chow and Chatter says
oh this soup looks wonderful and your kale yummy, great post
figtree says
Im in to kale big time lately..this soup looks so DELISH! I cant wait to try it!