White Bean Soup with Kale
Servings
4Serving size
about 2 cups as an entreeThis recipe can be multiplied, makes great leftovers, and keeps well for 3-4 days.
Ingredients
| 2 tsp. Olive oil |
| 12 ounces Kale, raw |
| 1 ounce Pancetta (diced) |
| 1 large White onions (diced) |
| 2 large Carrots, raw (peeled and diced) |
| 2 15 ounce can Canned no salt added white beans (drained and rinsed) |
| 4 cup Water |
| 1 tsp. Dried marjoram |
| 1/2 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1 tsp.. Maple syrup |
Instructions
Place one teaspoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the kale and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until wilted. Remove from the pan.
Add the second teaspoon of olive oil and the ham. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the onion and carrots and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
Add the beans, water, marjoram, salt, pepper and maple syrup. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the soup, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes until the carrots are soft to the bite.
Remove 1/4 of the soup and puree the remaining 3/4 using a stick blender or blender.
Put the 1/4 of the reserved soup along with the kale in the pan and stir. Heat through and serve.
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Zucchini Salad
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
This soup is so silky and creamy that you’ll think it’s full of cream. The richness from the pureed beans pairs beautifully with the savory ham and the bitter greens. Add a salad and you have a perfect meal.