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Old 03-08-2011, 11:26 AM
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I made a pot of Kale and White Bean Soup this morning. YUM! Here's the recipe for anyone that's interested:

Kale and White Bean Soup


  • 1 pound kale, stems (and veins, if desired) removed and leaves washed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cans cannellini beans, (14.5 ounces each), drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups chicken stock or reduced-sodium canned broth
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 thick slices country bread
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, (optional)
Directions

  1. Cut or tear the kale into 1/2-inch strips. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add about half of the beans, and lightly mash with a fork. Add water and stock, and bring to a boil. Stir in kale, remaining beans, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer until kale is tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. Toast bread. Ladle soup into bowls, top with toast, and drizzle with remaining tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired.

***Edit to add: This is even better on the 2nd and 3rd day! The longer it sits in the fridge the thicker and better it gets!***
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Last edited by Kitty; 03-12-2011 at 08:37 AM. Reason: Added last sentence.
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