30 Semi-Healthy Days - Day 23: White Bean & Kale Soup
Ingredients:
- White Bean & Kale Soup
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 -2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2-3 Tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cups kale leaves
- 4 cups water plus 1 1/2 Tablespoons better than bouillon (or just 4 cups vegetable broth)
- 2 cans white great northern beans
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a large saucepot over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic and saute for 2 - 3 minutes.
- Add carrots, celery, thyme, oregano and red pepper and cook for another 5 minutes until soft.
- Add kale and cook until the kale starts to wilt.
- Add the broth and the beans and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 30 - 40 minutes.