Ingredients
- 3 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1/3 cup white apple vinegar (like pinot grigio)
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 2.5 – 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- tomato paste
- salt
- black pepper
- red pepper flakes (optional)
- Italian seasoning
- bay leaves
- dried thyme
- dried oregano
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion until golden.
- Add minced garlic, celery, and carrots; cook until softened.
- Stir in the white apple vinegar until evaporated.
- Mix in all other ingredients except kale; adjust broth for desired thickness.
- Bring to a boil then simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves; blend part of the soup until smooth.
- Return blended soup to the pot and stir in kale; let simmer until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor impact. Feel free to add extra vegetables like spinach or zucchini for added nutrition. For creaminess without dairy, blending part of the soup is key.