Butternut Squash, Kale, and White Bean Soup
This butternut squash and kale soup with creamy white beans is healthy, delicious, and filling. This recipe is vegetarian, and can easily be made vegan by omitting the cheese!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 348kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 onions chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- 1-2 tablespoon fresh rosemary , minced
- 8 -10 oz. kale de-stemmed and cut into ribbons
- 1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-sized cubes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- 15 oz. can cannellini or great northern beans drained
- parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook the onions, garlic, and rosemary until the onions are translucent.
- Add the kale and cook until it begins to wilt. Add the cubed squash and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the broth, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup up to a simmer and simmer 20-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
- Once the squash is tender, use a spoon to smash some of the squash against the side of the pot to help thicken the soup. Add the can of beans and simmer for 5-10 minutes more.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings as necessary. Ladle into bowls and top with grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 829mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 8g