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Kale and White Bean Soup

Ingredients

2 strips reduced-sodium bacon, chopped

½ cup diced onion

1 red skinned potato, diced

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

2 (14-ounce) cans reduced-sodium vegetable broth

½ teaspoon dried oregano

2 bay leaves

1 (14½-ounce) can sliced, drained carrots

1 (13½ -ounce) can kale, drained

1 (10-ounce) can reduced-sodium white kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1/3 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomato strips packed in olive oil

1 tablespoon olive oil

¼ teaspoon black pepper

  •  Cook bacon in large saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Drain off excess fat.
  •  Add onion and potato. Cook 10 minutes or until onions are browned; stirring occasionally. Add garlic, broth, oregano and bay leaves, and heat to a simmer.
  • Cover and simmer 5 minutes or until potato is tender. Add carrots, kale, beans and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Stir in oil and pepper. Makes 6 servings.