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White Bean & Kale Soup

A nourishing, savory soup of white beans, kale, and aromatics in a light broth.

This North American soup combines tender white beans and chopped kale with sautéed onion and garlic in a flavorful broth, finished with a squeeze of lemon for brightness.

Updated 4/25/2025
White Bean & Kale Soup

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

30 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • Vegetable Broth - 4 cups
  • Garlic - 2 cloves
  • Onion - 1 piece
  • Salt - 1 to taste
  • Lime - 1 tbsp
  • Kale - 100 g
  • Great Northern Beans - 2 cups
  • Olive Oil - 1 tbsp

Directions

  • Step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pot over medium heat; sauté 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves until translucent.

  • Step 2

    Stir in 2 cups cooked white beans and 4 cups vegetable broth.

  • Step 3

    Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 10 min.

  • Step 4

    Add 100 g chopped kale; cook 5 min until wilted.

  • Step 5

    Season with salt, pepper and 1 tbsp lemon juice.

  • Step 6

    Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

160
Calories
6g
Fat
22g
Carbs
8g
Protein