Mediterranean White Bean and Kale Soup

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups canned white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
• 3 cups kale, stems removed and chopped
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 cup onion, diced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice(optional)
• 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes(optional)
• to taste salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook 4 minutes until softened, then add garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute more.

2. 2

   Add vegetable broth and white beans, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 12 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in chopped kale and simmer another 8 minutes until kale is tender.

4. 4

   Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.