Tuscan Kale and Cannellini Bean Soup
Tuscan Kale and Cannellini Bean Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The soup is made with a variety of fresh vegetables, including kale, carrots, celery, and onion, as well as cannellini beans and diced tomatoes. The soup is simmered in vegetable broth until the vegetables are tender and the beans are cooked through. The soup is then seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.
Tuscan Kale and Cannellini Bean Soup is a traditional Italian dish that has been passed down through generations. The soup is believed to have originated in the Tuscany region of Italy, where it is often served as a main course or as a side dish. The soup is made with a variety of fresh vegetables, including kale, carrots, celery, and onion, as well as cannellini beans and diced tomatoes. The soup is simmered in vegetable broth until the vegetables are tender and the beans are cooked through. The soup is then seasoned with salt and pepper to taste.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery sticks, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bunch kale, chopped
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the cannellini beans, tomatoes, and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Add the kale and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes more.
  6. Serve hot.
  7. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast, if desired.
Why It Works
  • The use of fresh vegetables gives the soup a bright and flavorful taste.
  • The cannellini beans add a hearty and filling texture to the soup.
  • The diced tomatoes add a touch of sweetness and acidity to the soup.
  • The vegetable broth provides a flavorful base for the soup.
  • The soup is simmered until the vegetables are tender and the beans are cooked through, which allows the flavors to meld together.