Name: Tomato, White Bean and Kale Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 large yellow or sweet onion, minced; 1/2 Tbsp fresh garlic, crushed; 2 Tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp dried thyme; 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes (I prefer fire-roasted); 4 cups (32 oz) rich chicken or vegetable stock; 1/4 cup dry red wine (something you would drink!); kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste; 2 (15 oz) cans cooked white beans (cannellini beans, great northern beans, etc.), drained (but not rinsed); 2 cups (loosely-packed) kale (or sub. spinach or Swiss chard), rough stems removed and roughly chopped or torn into bite-sized pieces

Ingredients

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1 Tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow or sweet onion, minced
1/2 Tbsp fresh garlic, crushed
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried thyme
2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes (I prefer fire-roasted)
4 cups (32 oz) rich chicken or vegetable stock
1/4 cup dry red wine (something you would drink!)
kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
2 (15 oz) cans cooked white beans (cannellini beans, great northern beans, etc.), drained (but not rinsed)
2 cups (loosely-packed) kale (or sub. spinach or Swiss chard), rough stems removed and roughly chopped or torn into bite-sized pieces

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed stock pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent and just beginning to brown, about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute or two. Add the butter, and as it melts, stir in the herbs. Let cook for another two minutes, or until the onions are lightly golden.
Add the tomatoes followed by the stock and red wine and stir to combine. Cover, and bring the stock to a boil, then turn the heat down to low, and let simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Add the white beans and torn kale leaves, and continue to simmer until warmed through, about 3-5 minutes. If using a more delicate green, such as spinach, add right before serving. Serve warm with crusty bread.