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Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup

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A cozy and easy slow cooker soup featuring cannellini beans, kale, and Italian herbs, perfect for warm, comforting meals with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups fresh kale, chopped (stems removed)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme mix)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prep your vegetables: dice onion, carrots, and celery; mince garlic; chop kale, removing thick stems.
  2. Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
  3. Transfer sautéed veggies (or raw if skipping sauté) to the slow cooker. Add drained cannellini beans, vegetable broth, dried Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in chopped kale. Replace lid and cook until kale is wilted and tender, about 20-30 minutes.
  6. Just before serving, stir in fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Serve hot, optionally drizzled with extra olive oil or sprinkled with grated Parmesan for non-vegan eaters.

Notes

Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and canned taste. Adding kale in the last 30 minutes keeps it tender and vibrant. Use fresh lemon juice at the end to brighten flavors. Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to preserve heat and moisture. If soup is too thick, add broth or water; if too thin, cook uncovered on high to reduce.

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Keywords: slow cooker soup, Tuscan soup, white bean soup, kale soup, easy soup recipe, cozy soup, vegan soup, gluten-free soup

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