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Creamy Minestrone with Cannellini Beans and Kale

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Creamy Minestrone with Cannellini Beans and Kale

Minestrone

  1. Vegetable Soups >
  2. Legume & Bean Dishes

Prep: 20 min • Cook: 35 min. A luxurious, pureed minestrone featuring creamy cannellini beans and tender kale, enriched with a touch of cream for a comforting, velvety texture.

Preparation time
20 min
Cooking time
35 min
Total time
55 min
Servings
4
Course
Soup
Complexity
Easy
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Ingredients

  • 2 cup cannellini beans(cooked, rinsed and drained)
  • 5oz kale(chopped)
  • 4 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 cup celery(chopped)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup onion(chopped)
  • 3 tbsp garlic(minced)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt(or to taste)
  • 1 tsp black pepper(or to taste)

Instructions

Soup Base

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and celery, and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Puree and Finish

  1. Transfer about half of the soup mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender directly in the pot). Be careful when blending hot liquids.
  2. Blend until smooth, then return the pureed mixture to the pot.
  3. Add the cannellini beans and chopped kale to the pot. Stir well.
  4. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the kale is tender.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Heat through but do not boil.

Nutrition

Servings
4
Serving size (imperial)
13.5 fl oz
NutrientPer servingPer 100 mlTotal (4 servings)
Calories350.5 kcal87.6 kcal1,402 kcal
Protein15 g3.8 g60 g
Fat18 g4.5 g72 g
Carbs35 g8.8 g140 g

Tips

  • Ensure all vegetables are finely chopped for a smoother puree and even cooking.
  • Don't over-blend if a slightly rustic texture is desired; pulse the blender instead of pureeing completely.
  • Serve hot, garnished with a drizzle of olive oil or fresh parsley, alongside crusty bread.

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