Minestrone With Kale

Name: Minestrone With Kale
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil, for sauteing; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 2 carrots, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained (Cannellini, Great Northern, navy); 1 bunch kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped (about 3/4 pound); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped; 6 cups vegetable stock (or half stock and half water) or 6 cups water (or half stock and half water); 2 bay leaves; 1 cup small shell pasta, cooked (elbow macaroni, shells, etc.); salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil, for sauteing
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, rinsed and drained (Cannellini, Great Northern, navy)
1 bunch kale, stemmed and coarsely chopped (about 3/4 pound)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
6 cups vegetable stock (or half stock and half water) or 6 cups water (or half stock and half water)
2 bay leaves
1 cup small shell pasta, cooked (elbow macaroni, shells, etc.)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat, and add the onion and carrots.
2

Cook, stirring often, until the onion turns translucent and the carrots glisten, about 7 minutes.
3

Stir in the garlic and cook, stirring, for another minute or so, until the garlic begins to smell fragrant.
4

Add the tomatoes and their liquid and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down a bit.
5

Add the beans, kale, parsley, water, and bay leaves.
6

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, until the flavors are all incorporated and the kale is tender.
7

Add the cooked pasta, and stir to incorporate.
8

Cook for 5 minutes more, tasting and adjusting the salt and pepper as needed, then remove from heat and serve.