Italian 30 min
Tuscan Bean and Kale Soup
healthygluten-freecomfort-foodmeal-prep
Ingredientsfor 2
300
Cal
16g
Protein
34g
Carbs
12g
Fat
- 12 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained
- 24 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
- 31 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 44 oz pancetta or bacon, diced
- 51 medium onion, diced
- 64 cloves garlic, minced
- 74 cups chicken broth
- 81 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- 91 Parmesan rind
- 102 tablespoons olive oil
- 11Salt and black pepper to taste
- 12Extra virgin olive oil and Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- 1
Cook pancetta in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy. Remove. Add olive oil, onion, and garlic. Cook 5–6 minutes until golden.
- 2
Add rosemary and cook 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes and cook 5 minutes. Add cannellini beans, chicken broth, and Parmesan rind. Simmer 15 minutes.
- 3
Mash a quarter of the beans against the pot wall to naturally thicken the soup. Add kale, pressing it down into the broth, and cook 8–10 minutes until completely wilted and tender.
- 4
Remove Parmesan rind. Season with salt and pepper. The Parmesan rind adds weeks worth of flavor in 15 minutes — don't skip it. Serve with crispy pancetta on top, a drizzle of your best olive oil, and freshly grated Parmesan with crusty bread.