Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup
A warming, gut-friendly Italian soup featuring tender cannellini beans and slow-cooked kale. Rich in prebiotic fiber and a savory parmesan broth to soothe digestion.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
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Low energy
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Before you start
Your 30-minute game plan
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Equipment
Basic kitchen utensils
Time saver
Make ahead: This soup actually tastes better the next day as the flavors meld, making it an ideal lunch to batch-prep for the week.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep garlic clove (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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One clear step at a time
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Next: Heat the olive oil in a medium…
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Heat the olive oil in a medium…
Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the diced carrots and a pinch of salt, cooking for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
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Stir in the minced garlic clove and…
Stir in the minced garlic clove and dried oregano or rosemary, cooking for 60 seconds until fragrant.
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Pour in the rinsed cannellini beans and…
Pour in the rinsed cannellini beans and vegetable broth. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
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Using the back of a wooden spoon
Using the back of a wooden spoon, lightly mash about a quarter of the beans against the side of the pot. This naturally thickens the broth without needing flour or cream.
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Stir in the chopped kale and simmer…
Stir in the chopped kale and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes until the greens are very tender and easy to digest.
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Ladle into bowls
Ladle into bowls, top generously with the grated parmesan cheese, and finish with freshly cracked black pepper.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Rinse well
Rinse well: Thoroughly rinsing canned beans washes away the excess starches that can cause bloating, making them much friendlier for sensitive digestion.
Hydration check
Hydration check: This meal is packed with incredible, gut-supporting fiber. Make sure you're drinking plenty of water throughout the afternoon to help your digestive system process it smoothly.
Make ahead
Make ahead: This soup actually tastes better the next day as the flavors meld, making it an ideal lunch to batch-prep for the week.
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