Kale Soup with Vegetables Beans (Printable)

Hearty soup featuring kale, potatoes, carrots, celery, and creamy white beans in a savory vegetable broth.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 3 medium carrots, diced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced
06 - 1 large potato, peeled and diced
07 - 6 cups fresh kale, stems removed and leaves chopped

→ Legumes

08 - 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

→ Liquids

09 - 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Spices and Seasonings

11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
14 - Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic, diced carrots, diced celery, and diced potato. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Add chopped kale to the pot and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly wilted.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and add dried thyme, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
05 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
06 - Stir in drained cannellini beans and simmer for 5 additional minutes to heat through.
07 - Add fresh lemon juice, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under an hour, which means weeknight wellness without the stress of complicated techniques.
  • One pot means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy the warmth of what you've made.
  • The combination of beans, greens, and root vegetables creates a naturally satisfying meal that doesn't need anything else to feel complete.
02 -
  • Don't skip removing the kale stems—I learned this the hard way, and those tough fibers will stick between your teeth no matter how long you simmer them.
  • The potato does most of the work here; it thickens the soup naturally and creates that feeling of substance without heaviness, so don't rush it or skip it thinking you don't need it.
03 -
  • Dice everything to roughly the same size so it all cooks evenly and the soup feels intentional rather than haphazard.
  • Taste the soup at the very end and adjust the seasonings with intention—salt brings out flavors you didn't know were there, and lemon sharpens everything.
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