Heart Healthy White Bean and Kale Soup

Name: Heart Healthy White Bean and Kale Soup
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large carrot, thinly sliced; 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 qt low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 cup elbow macaroni; 1 bunch kale, thick stems discarded and leaves sliced; 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Diabetic | Vegetarian

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

This heart healthy white bean and kale soup is a cozy and nourishing dish that combines tender cannellini beans, fresh kale, and elbow macaroni in a flavorful, low-sodium broth. Topped with Parmesan for a savory finish, it’s perfect as a satisfying entree or a hearty appetizer.

For more wholesome recipes, check out our Heart Healthy Soup Recipes.

Total Time

35 minutes

Servings

6

Calories

170

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How to Make White Bean and Kale Soup

Step 1

In a large saucepot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot and celery and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the white beans, vegetable broth, 2 cups water, tomatoes, oregano and salt and bring to a boil.
Step 2

Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the kale and simmer 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 cup

170

Calories

3

g

Fat

1

mg

Cholesterol

306

mg

Sodium

29

g

Carbs

0

g

Sat. Fat

5

g

Fiber

7

g

Protein

2

g

Sugars

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Heart Healthy White Bean and Kale Soup

Ingredients

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How to Make White Bean and Kale Soup

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