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Home » Recipes » Dinner » Easy Kale and White Bean Soup

Easy Kale and White Bean Soup

By Taesha Butler February 11, 2021 (Updated August 11, 2021) 4 Comments

Servings6 servings
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
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This Kale and White Bean Soup is cozy, hearty, and super simple to make! Full veggies and protein from beans, it is the perfect easy dinner to curl up with at the end of a busy day.

Originally published December 4, 2016. Last Updated February 11, 2021

A bowl of kale and white bean soup topped with shredded cheese. A slice of bread is in the bowl with the soup and another bowl and bread are next to the bowl.

I. Love. This. Soup.

And I eat it. A lot!

…..and typically out of mason jars, because like many legume recipes, it tastes good fresh, but even better as leftovers!

I am pretty much game for soup in any season, but when I see wooly scarves and flannel shirts walking the streets, I know that warm and comforting soup season is creeping upon us.

And this Kale and White Bean is one of the first soup recipes that I break out to warm up with.

Process shots of how to make kale and white bean soup.

Why this soup is so good!

Incredibly easy. So easy, in fact, that I made it from start to finish in under 30 minutes….after an 8 hour work day…while wrangling a 3-year-old….solo…without breaking a sweat….or tears.

Perfect for “cook once, eat twice”. A single batch makes enough for my family of 3,  plus leftovers for the next day’s lunches. However, if you have a large family, a significant crowd to feed, or just like stocking your freezer, this soup is easily doubled (or tripled if you are extra ambitious).

Made from mostly pantry staples. Canned tomatoes. Canned beans. Broth. I feel like I almost always have the makings for this soup on hand, making it easy to throw together when I have no idea what to make for dinner.

Veggie-loaded. Because that is what I do! The kale cooked down and soaked in the magical flavors of this soup and carrots add a lovely and mild natural sweetness to balance out the kale flavor.

Hearty. A totally complete meal in one pot. Though I highly suggest a slice of sourdough bread to dunk in it.

A spoon scooping up a bite of kale and white bean soup. The bowl of soup, bread and the pot of soup are blurred in the background

Suggested Adaptations

  • Use a different beans. I think cooked chickpeas or cooked red kidney beans would work beautifully in this soup if you don’t have any navy beans on hand.
  • Replace the kale with spinach. Heads up, spinach cooks a lot faster than kale. So just add it after the rest of the soup has cooked and let it wilt down in the hot soup for about 5 minutes before serving.
  • Add cooked rice or quinoa. They will add a lovely texture and flavor!
  • Add cooked chicken. If vegetarian and/or vegan isn’t needed, this is a great way to add bonus protein to this soup.
  • Top with shredded cheese or avocado. They just make a good thing better!

Other hearty and cozy soup recipes to fall in love with

  • Chicken & Veggie Pot Pie Soup
  • Veggie-Loaded Instant Pot Tomato Soup
  • Instant Pot Black Bean & Butternut Squash Soup
  • Instant Pot Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili
  • Veggie-Loaded Lasagna Soup
  • Creamy Cauliflower Vegetarian Potato Soup

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Kale and White Bean Soup

This Kale and White Bean Soup is cozy, hearty, and super simple to make! Full veggies and protein from beans, it is the perfect easy dinner to curl up with at the end of a busy day.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Course: dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: easy soup recipe, kale recipe, vegetarian soup, white bean soup
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 241kcal
Author: Taesha Butler

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups roughly chopped and loosely packed kale hard stems removed
  • 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juices (1 can)
  • 30 ounces canned navy bean drained and rinsed (2 cans)
  • 1 1/2 cups diced carrots
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions 

  • In a large saucepan, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and cook for about 4 minutes or until they are starting to turn translucent.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute or until fragrant. Careful not to burn the garlic, that can happen fast!
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and stir to combine. Cover and bring to a simmer.
  • Once simmering, cook for 15 minutes or until carrots are tender. Once done cooking, taste an adjust flavoring as desired.
  • Enjoy warm with sliced bread, topped with a little grated cheese or sliced avocado. Allow leftovers to cool completely before storing in fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1686mg | Potassium: 811mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 8009IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 4mg

The nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and may vary based on the product type, servings and other factors. If you are following a diet, please consult with a professional nutritionist or your doctor. Stay healthy!

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  1. Missy

    May 13, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    I made this according to the recipe and it was delicious! Even my 1 & 3 year olds are it up!

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    • Taesha Butler

      May 17, 2015 at 3:19 am

      Oh this is one of my favorite soups, too. So comforting! I’m so glad you enjoyed it

      Reply
  2. Ashley O.

    December 7, 2016 at 2:06 am

    I somehow forgot to grab diced tomatoes at the store when I went grocery shopping so I put 6 ounces of tomato paste in the soup instead. Still super cozy and yummy!

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      December 13, 2016 at 2:27 pm

      Oh good to know! Way to think on your feet and save a recipe!

      Reply

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