Hearty Kale Vegetable Soup (Printable)

Wholesome soup with kale, vegetables, and protein-rich beans for a nourishing meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 3 medium carrots, diced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced
06 - 1 large potato, peeled and diced
07 - 6 cups kale, stems removed and leaves chopped

→ Legumes

08 - 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

→ Liquids

09 - 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Spices and Seasonings

11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
14 - Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
02 - Stir in garlic, carrots, celery, and potato. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - Add chopped kale and sauté for 2 minutes until slightly wilted.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth and add thyme, cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
05 - Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
06 - Stir in cannellini beans and simmer for 5 additional minutes to heat through.
07 - Add lemon juice, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve hot.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • The way the vegetables melt together makes it feel like youve been cooking all day when it really takes under an hour
  • This soup somehow manages to be both incredibly light and deeply satisfying at the same time
02 -
  • The soup thickens considerably as it sits, so add more broth when reheating leftovers
  • That splash of lemon juice at the end is absolutely crucial for balancing all the earthy flavors
03 -
  • Make a double batch because this freezes beautifully and you'll want leftovers
  • Let the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving to let flavors truly marry
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