I’m solo tonight and winter is just unwilling to leave us this spring so I am curling up with my current project and a heart healthy bowl of this cozy soup. In just about 30 minutes, you can dish yours up also. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 medium leek sliced
- 1 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 yellow summer squash, diced
- 1 small sweet potato, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 quart vegetable broth
- 1 (14 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with juices
- 3 cups chopped kale, ribs removed
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Instructions:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a 6 quart or larger Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, zucchini, and squash. Saute for 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and thyme. Cook 30 seconds.
- Stir in the broth, beans, and tomatoes. Bring the contents to a boil, then turn the heat down to low and add the chopped kale. Cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender* to partially puree the soup, leaving some chunks of beans vegetables for texture.
- Add the salt, pepper, sugar, and vinegar. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve topped with Parmesan or Dubliner cheese and a side of crusty bread.
- Enjoy!