Best Kale Soup Recipe How To Make Kale Soup

Ingredients

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped

2 stalks celery, finely chopped

1 leek, cleaned and thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp. thyme, freshly chopped

1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

4 c. low-sodium vegetable broth

2 c. water

2 (15.5-oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Juice of 1 lemon

1 large bunch kale, removed from stems and torn into medium pieces

Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

Preparation

Step 1In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, celery, and leek and cook until slightly soft, 6 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper.Step 2Add broth, water, and beans and bring to a simmer. Stir occasionally, mashing some beans in the pot to thicken soup. Let simmer 15 minutes, then stir in lemon juice and kale. Cook until wilted, 3 minutes.Step 3Garnish with Parmesan before serving.