Pasta and Bean Soup with Kale

Serves 6 to 8
Time 9 hrs
Pasta and Bean Soup with Kale

A hearty soup chock full of beans and greens, this Italian classic features dried cranberry beans, also called borlotti beans. Their red-flecked skin turns pinkish-white when cooked.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
VeganVegan
VegetarianVegetarian
Low FatLow Fat

Ingredients

    1 1/2 cupsdried cranberry beans (also known as borlotti beans)
    1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
    1yellow onion, chopped
    2 clovesgarlic, minced
    1 largecarrot, thinly sliced
    1celery stalk, thinly sliced
    1 quartlow-sodium vegetable broth
    1 can (14.5-ounce)diced tomatoes
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1 cupsmall pasta, such as cavatelli or elbow macaroni
    1 bunchkale, thick stems discarded, leaves sliced

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Method

Place beans in a large bowl with enough cold water to cover. Let soak overnight. 


Drain and rinse soaked beans and transfer to a large pot. 


Cover by 2 inches with cold water and bring to a boil; skim off and discard any foam on the surface. 


Reduce heat, cover and simmer, until beans are tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Drain and set aside.


In a large saucepot, heat oil over medium heat. 


Add onion, garlic, carrot and celery and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. 


Stir in drained beans, broth, 2 cups water, tomatoes and salt and bring to a boil. 


Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in kale and simmer 5 minutes longer.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

260

Total Fat

3g

Saturated Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

210mg

Total Carbohydrate

46g

Dietary Fiber

13g

Total Sugars

6g

Protein

12g

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