White Bean and Kale Soup...The Perfect Cure for Fever and Chills!

I had planned to run 12 miles this morning...and then I woke up with a fever and nasty chills...so I went to Whole Foods and grocery shopped instead! This soup is tasty as is, or you can add smoked sausage, ham, chicken or whatever makes you happy!


2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup sweet onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
4 cups chicken stock (boxed or homemade)
4 cups packed chopped kale
1 (14.5-ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 (14.5-ounce) can canellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
fresh grated Parmesan for serving

In a medium stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes longer. Add stock, kale,tomatoes,carrots, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning & cover. Cook 15-20 minutes or until kale and carrots are tender. Add beans and cook 5 minutes longer. Taste and correct seasoning if needed.
To serve: Ladle soup into bowls, sprinkle with some parm and enjoy!