Kale & Bean Soup

Ingredients: 

1 tablespoon of olive oil

6-8 cloves of garlic (crushed or minced)

1 large onion, chopped

4 cups of kale, chopped

4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth (for vegan)

2 (15oz) cans of beans (white or red)

2 tomatoes, chopped

1 cup parsley, chopped

1 tsp. dried thyme, or 1/2 tsp fresh

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, or 1/4 tsp fresh chopped

salt and pepper to taste

Directions: 

In a large pot, heat the olive oil then add the garlic and onion. Sauté until soft and then add kale and sauté until wilted. 

Add 3 cups of the broth, 2 cups of beans, tomatoes, herbs, salt and pepper. Simmer 5-10 minutes. 

Use a hand blender to mix the remaining beans and broth until smooth. Mix into soup and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve in bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.