QUICK TOMATO, WHITE BEAN AND KALE SOUP

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A hearty bean soup does not always require hours on the stove. Using the canned variety cuts the cook time down drastically for this colorful recipe, which takes no more than an hour start to finish. You can save even more time by tackling some prep while starting to sauté the soup.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 55m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
1 stick celery, chopped (optional)
Salt to taste
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes, with juice
6 cups water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon oregano
1 medium Yukon gold potato (about 6 ounces), diced
A bouquet garni made with a bay leaf, a couple of sprigs each parsley and thyme, and a Parmesan rind (optional - but it does add flavor; use what you have for this)
1/2 pound kale, stemmed, washed thoroughly, and chopped or cut in slivers (4 cups chopped)
1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
Freshly ground pepper
Grated Parmesan for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot and add the onion, carrot, and celery and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes and juice from the can, add another pinch of salt and cook, stirring often, for 5 to 10 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down slightly.
  • Add the water, tomato paste, oregano, potato, and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, add the bouquet garni, cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes are just about tender.
  • Add the kale and simmer another 10 minutes, until the kale and potatoes are tender and the soup is fragrant. Taste, adjust salt, and add pepper. Stir in the beans and heat through for 5 minutes. Serve, sprinkling some Parmesan over each bowl.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 180, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 1139 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

Malik Ali Malik sahab
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect soup for any occasion.


Keystro
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter night. It's so comforting and flavorful.


Sinovuyo Booi
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Paola Venegas
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This soup is a great way to get your veggies in. It's so healthy and delicious.


ELIJAH CHONGO
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This soup is so flavorful and filling. I love the combination of tomatoes, white beans, and kale.


M Imran Taqi Official
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I'm not a huge fan of kale, but I love this soup! The kale is cooked down so it's not too bitter, and the other ingredients really balance out the flavor.


Sinead Brown
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the fact that it's made with all healthy ingredients.


Yvonne Reilly
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect soup for any occasion.


Laila Suttonb
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter night. It's so comforting and flavorful.


Avery Kerschen
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sylvia Awino
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This soup is a great way to get your veggies in. It's so healthy and delicious.


Tuzmal Tuzmal
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and filling. I love the combination of tomatoes, white beans, and kale.


Aaron Simon
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


abhishek Kamat
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the fact that it's made with all healthy ingredients.


MD Gisoddin
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I'm not a huge fan of kale, but I love this soup! The kale is cooked down so it's not too bitter, and the other ingredients really balance out the flavor.


Gillian Abbott
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few tomatoes and some kale in my fridge, so this is a perfect recipe for me.


Crystal Rodriguez
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I love this soup! It's so healthy and flavorful. I always feel good after eating it.


Zehad Hasan
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Sky Gallinger
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My whole family loved it. The soup is flavorful and filling, and it's perfect for a cold winter night.


Rubel Mirdha
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious! I love the combination of tomatoes, white beans, and kale. It's a great way to get your veggies in.