
Very Scrumptious White Bean Soup
When you’re in the mood for a soup dish that’s certain to bowl you over, this white bean soup is the ultimate comfort food. Can the cans and go homemade.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 2 cup(s) kale leaves, cut into bite-size pieces (remove the thick stems)
- 3 cup(s) chicken broth, or vegetable
- 1 leek, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 cup)
- 1 cup(s) dried white beans
- 16 tablespoon(s) evaporated skim milk
- 1 cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1 Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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In a large soup pot set over medium heat, saute the onion in the oil for 3 minutes, stirring often.
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Add celery and kale and saute another minute in 2 tablespoons broth for about another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in remaining broth, leek and beans.
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Heat to boiling.
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Boil 2 minutes; reduce heat.
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Cover and simmer about 1 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.
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Stir milk into soup.
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Place 1 cup of the soup in blender or food processor.
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Cover and blend on high speed about 30 seconds.
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Stir blended mixture into remaining soup mixture.
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Spice it up with cayenne and black pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 885.52kcalCarbohydrates: 156.16gProtein: 62.84gFat: 15.11gSaturated Fat: 2.82gSodium: 568.12mgFiber: 41.47gSugar: 44.76g
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