Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup with Garlic Bread
Tuscan soup featuring white beans, kale, and aromatic herbs.
Description:
A comforting and healthy Tuscan soup featuring white beans, kale, and aromatic herbs. Serve with crusty garlic bread for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 2 adult servings
Nutritional Information (per serving, approximate): 350-450 calories, 20g protein, 10-15g fat, 40-50g carbohydrates.
Utensils Required: Large pot, cutting board, knife, baking sheet (if making garlic bread).
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups vegetable broth
4 cups chopped kale
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
4 slices crusty bread
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 clove garlic, minced (garlic bread)
Optional Ingredients: Diced tomatoes, pancetta, Parmesan rind (for simmering).
Preparation Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Add cannellini beans, vegetable broth, kale, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until kale is tender.
To make garlic bread, mix butter and minced garlic. Spread on bread slices, and bake at 375 until golden.
Serve soup with garlic bread.
