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Creamy Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup

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A cozy, creamy, and hearty slow cooker soup featuring white beans and kale with Tuscan herbs, perfect for winter meals and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked cannellini or great northern beans (about 2 cans or 14 oz each, drained and rinsed)
  • 4 cups fresh kale, stems removed and chopped (can substitute with spinach or Swiss chard)
  • 4 cups (32 fl oz) low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ cup (4 fl oz) heavy cream or coconut milk (optional for creaminess)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt to taste (start with 1 teaspoon)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup (about 1 oz) grated Parmesan cheese (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Chop the onion, carrots, and celery into small, even pieces. Remove kale stems and chop kale into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened, about 7-8 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Transfer sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker. Add cooked white beans, vegetable broth, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir gently.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours to allow flavors to meld and beans to soften.
  5. About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, stir in chopped kale and heavy cream or coconut milk. Replace lid and continue cooking.
  6. Remove bay leaf. Stir in fresh lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Sautéing the vegetables before adding to the slow cooker enhances flavor. Add kale in the last 30 minutes to keep it vibrant and tender. Use coconut milk for a dairy-free version and skip Parmesan or use a vegan substitute. If soup is too thick, add broth or water to adjust consistency. Beans can be added later for more bite or earlier for creaminess. Fresh herbs preferred but dried can be used if added earlier.

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Keywords: slow cooker soup, Tuscan soup, white bean soup, kale soup, creamy soup, winter meal, vegetarian soup, easy soup

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