5 Bean Soup with Kale
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
- 8 large garlic cloves, crushed or minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cups chopped raw kale
- 8 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 small can of lima, great northern, kidney, pinto and split peas
- 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chopped parsley
Instructions:
In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add garlic and onion; saute until soft. Add kale and saute, stirring, until wilted. Add broth, beans, and tomato, herbs, salt and pepper. Simmer 30-45 minutes. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with chopped parsley.