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    Kale and white bean soup

    November 6, 2016 by Tara Buss 2 Comments

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    A ladle full of kale and white bean soup

    Soup is such a great way to stretch a buck and is extremely versatile.  You can throw just about anything into a pot with some broth and call it a day.  I often make a big pot of soup early in the week or on the weekend to eat for lunches on the days I don't have leftovers.

    This kale and white bean soup is so simple, very inexpensive, and comes together very quickly.  The best part about it is that I almost always have the ingredients on hand.  Canned or dried beans, broth, carrots, onions, greens, and simple seasonings are all that's required in this simple soup.  I just love this hearty soup.  It's a bowl full of health!

    If you use your own broth, you can knock off several dollars off the price, since broth can be made at home for pennies.  It also tastes so much better for you than store bought and possesses a variety of health benefits.

    You could add sausage, bacon, chicken, or other protein to this soup if you wanted, but I didn't since I was working with a tight budget and the beans already have protein. I hope you enjoy this simple soup.

    A ladle full of kale and white bean soup
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    Kale and white bean soup

    A simple soup made with kale, white beans, and carrots and simmered in a rich broth.
    Course Soup
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes minutes
    Servings 6

    Ingredients

    • 2 T choice of fat- butter coconut oil, animal fat, etc.
    • 1 c onion diced
    • 4-5 carrots sliced
    • 3 cups cooked white beans
    • large bunch of kale stems removed and chopped
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 2 cloves garlic minced or crushed
    • 6 cups broth
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in large stock pot over medium heat.
    • Add onions, carrots and saute until onions are soft.
    • Add remaining ingredients, stir.
    • Bring to a boil and then turn back heat and let simmer for 30-45 minutes.

    Notes

    If you are using dried beans, you need to cook them ahead of time. You can simmer them on the stovetop according to package directions or cook them in the slow cooker for about 5 hours on high.
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    1. Emily

      January 15, 2017 at 8:02 pm

      I make a similar soup with diced tomatoes. Easy and frugal! I love your blog!

      Reply
      • Tara Buss

        January 15, 2017 at 8:17 pm

        Thanks, Emily! Tomatoes sound like a fantastic addition!

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