White Bean And Kale Soup

White bean and kale soup. This easy healthy vegetarian soup is filling, perfect for winter and contains no added cream.

Folks, this white bean and kale soup is just a simple, nourishing bowl of comfort that’s perfect for colder days or when you want something warming but still healthy.

This is an earthy, rustic peasant-style soup with deep savoury flavours, gently softened by creamy beans and lifted with a fresh, lemony tang.

It's the kind of lunch you could imagine being served with crusty Italian bread to workers in the fields!

Best too is that it's made with everyday basic store cupboard ingredients like cannellini beans, kale, vegetables, and a splash of lemon.

This bean soup is also naturally creamy without the need for cream or butter, perfect for those watching the calories!

So, if you’re looking for an easy white bean and kale soup that’s filling, budget-friendly, and ideal for batch cooking, this is definitely a recipe you'll want to add to your must-make list!

I got the inspiration for this recipe from classic Tuscan bean soup flavours that I experienced one lunch in my favourite Italian restaurant.

However that recipe was made with cream and I've also made this in my usual straightforward way with no complicated steps. So it's just good wholesome food that tastes great!

At this time of year, this is the kind of healthy winter soup that I love to make on repeat to heat up my kitchen and make it smell great too!

But it's not just for winter. It's delicious, packed with fibre and protein and light enough to enjoy any day of the week at any time of the year!

Jump to:

• 💭 Why You’ll Love This White Bean and Kale Soup
• 🥘 Ingredients
• 🔪 How To Make White Bean And Kale Soup
• 🍽 Equipment
• 💭 FAQ's
• 🥣Other Popular Kale Soup Recipes To Try
• 📋 White Bean and Kale Soup Recipe
• 🧾 Nutrition Label
• ⭐ Rate The Recipe

💭 Why You’ll Love This White Bean and Kale Soup

• Easy to make and uses simple budget ingredients.
• Naturally creamy from the white beans, so no need to add cream.
• High in fibre, protein and essential vitamins and minerals.
• Budget-friendly a cost effective nutritious meal all in one pot.
• Suitable for vegetarians and all dietary requirements.

🥘 Ingredients

• Olive Oil
• Medium Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Celery Sticks
• Medium Carrot
• Dried Rosemary or Thyme
• Tinned Cannellini Beans
• Vegetable Stock
• Kale
• Lemon
• Freshly Ground Salt and Black Pepper

See recipe card for quantities.

🔪 How To Make White Bean And Kale Soup

Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this easy white bean and kale soup recipe:

Step 1

• Heat the olive oil.

Step 2.1

• Sauté the onion.

Step 2.2

• Stir in the garlic, celery and carrot and cook together.

Step 3

• Stir in the dried rosemary or thyme, then add the cannellini beans and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.

Step 4

• Remove two ladles of soup to a blender and puree until smooth.

Step 5

• Stir in the blended soup.

Step 6

• Stir in the chopped kale and simmer, until tender.

Step 7

• Add the lemon zest and juice. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 8

• Remove from the heat and serve.

🍽 Equipment

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💭 FAQ's

How Many Calories Are In This White Bean And Kale Soup?

There are 163 calories in this soup.

Is White Bean Soup Good For Health?

Yes. This is a very healthy soup. It’s high in fibre, contains plenty of vegetables, and is a great source of plant-based protein thanks to the cannellini beans. There’s no cream or butter, keeping saturated fat low.

How To Make This Soup Vegan?

Ensure you use a vegan certified stock.

Why Is This A High Protein Vegetarian Soup?

Cannellini beans provide a good amount of protein per serving, making this a satisfying high protein vegetarian soup that keeps you feeling full for longer.

How Long Does It Keep In The Fridge?

Once cooled, stored in an airtight container, this soup will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge.

Can I Freeze White Bean And Kale Soup?

Yes you can freeze this soup. Portion the soup into air-tight containers to freeze.

What Can I use Instead Of Kale?

Spinach, cavolo nero, or Swiss chard all work well, though kale holds its texture best in soups.

What Can I Substitute for Cannellini Beans?

Butter beans are the next best substitute if you can't get cannellini beans. Other beans like kidney beans may work too, but don't give the soup as much creaminess once blended.

How To Reheat This Soup?

If frozen, defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating. You can either reheat this on the stove top or in the microwave.

How To Make White Bean And Kale Soup In A Slow Cooker:-

• Add the olive oil, onion, garlic, celery, carrot, dried herbs, cannellini beans, and vegetable stock to your slow cooker.
• Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
• Blend two ladles of the soup until smooth and stir back in.
• Add the chopped kale and cook for a further 20–30 minutes until tender.
• Finish with lemon zest, lemon juice, and season to taste before serving.

What Can I Serve This Tuscan Bean Soup With?

Serve this Tuscan bean soup with crusty wholemeal bread, toasted sourdough or simply have it on its own for a light, nourishing meal.

🥣Other Popular Kale Soup Recipes To Try

🧾 Nutrition Label

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