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Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the diced carrots, diced celery, dried thyme, and dried rosemary to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the drained and rinsed white beans. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped kale and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the kale is wilted and tender.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup, also known as "Ribollita," originated in the Tuscany region of Italy. This hearty and nutritious soup has been a staple in Tuscan cuisine for centuries. The dish was traditionally made by Italian farmers using simple, locally sourced ingredients such as cannellini beans, kale, onions, carrots, and tomatoes. Renowned chefs like Lidia Bastianich and Mario Batali have popularized this rustic dish in the United States, adding their own unique twists to the traditional recipe. Today, the best versions of this soup can be found in authentic Italian trattorias in Tuscany, where it is often served with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. The key to a perfect Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup lies in using high-quality ingredients and allowing the flavors to meld together slowly, creating a rich and comforting dish that is perfect for any season.
45 min
6
250 calories
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