# Tuscan White Bean & Kale Soup
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Total time: 45 mins
Servings: 4
## Introduction
This Tuscan White Bean & Kale Soup lets you enjoy a nutritious, hearty, and creamy meal full of aromatic herbs in a simple and easy way. It’s perfect for cozy nights or when you want a comforting meal that packs a ton of flavor.
## Why Make This Recipe
With creamy white beans and nutrient-rich kale, this soup not only satisfies your tastebuds but also keeps you healthy. Making this soup is also quite straight-forward and requires commonly found pantry ingredients, making it a good go-to recipe for rushed evenings.
## How to Make Tuscan White Bean & Kale Soup
## Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this soup:
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 2 carrots, sliced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon rosemary
– 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, rinsed and drained
– 4 cups vegetable broth
– 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Optional: grated Parmesan cheese to serve as garnish
## Directions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onions and carrots until onions are soft.
2. Add garlic, thyme, and rosemary, cooking until it becomes aromatic.
3. Incorporate white beans and vegetable broth before turning up the heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add kale and cook for another 5 mins until wilted.
5. Season the soup with salt, pepper, and lemon juice adjusting to your liking.
## How to Serve Tuscan White Bean & Kale Soup
Serve it hot, garnished with Optional: grated Parmesan cheese as desired. This soup goes well with a side of warm, crusty bread for a complete, comforting meal.
## How to Store Tuscan White Bean & Kale Soup
You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stove, adjusting the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
## Tips to Make Tuscan White Bean & Kale Soup
1. If you prefer a creamier soup, blend half of the soup using an immersion blender or a regular blender then stir it back into the pot.
2. For a more intense flavor, you could substitute fresh herbs for the dried ones.
## Variation (if any)
To make a non-vegetarian version of this soup, you could add in some diced sausage or cooked, shredded chicken.
## FAQs
1. Can I use fresh herbs instead of dried ones?
Yes, fresh herbs will provide a more intense flavor compared to dried ones.
2. What kind of white beans is best to use for this recipe?
Either cannellini beans or great northern beans would be perfect for this recipe.
3. Can I use spinach instead of kale?
Absolutely! Feel free to substitute kale with spinach or any other leafy greens that you prefer.
Enjoy this wholesome comfort meal packed with nutrition and flavor!