Kale and White Bean Soup

This Kale and White Bean Soup is a hearty and nutritious vegan dish, perfect for a comforting meal. Packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients, it will warm you from the inside out.

Ingredients

• Kale - 100 grams, chopped
• White beans (canned) - 240 grams, drained and rinsed
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Vegetable broth - 500 milliliters
• Bay leaf - 1
• Thyme - 1 teaspoon, dried
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the chopped kale to the pot and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until it begins to wilt.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the white beans, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
6. Remove the bay leaf, stir in the lemon juice, and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
7. Serve hot, garnished with additional kale or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins A, C, and K from kale.
• High fiber content supports digestive health.

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