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Bowl of white bean and kale soup with grated parmesan on top and a spoon inside the bowl.

White Bean and Kale Soup with Parmesan

A hearty and nutritious soup made with white beans, kale, and Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
For the Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans white beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the white beans and chopped kale. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Cook for another 5 minutes, then serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add a Parmesan rind while simmering the soup.

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