Jaspers: Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup 🍲🥬

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

canned white beans

🥗Healthier: dried white beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Dried beans are more economical and healthier.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

crusty bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: store-brand bread

Whole grain bread offers more fiber and nutrients.

Turn on the stove to high heat.

Add extra virgin olive oil to the pot.

Add chopped onion and sauté until fragrant, avoiding caramelization.

Add chopped celery and carrots; stir to combine.

Season with salt and black pepper to draw out moisture from the vegetables.

Add minced or sliced garlic and stir until fragrant.

Add canned canellini beans and stir to combine.

Add canned tomatoes and stir; let them pop a little in the pot.

Add thyme and oregano; stir to combine.

Pour in about 6 cups of broth and stir.

Add chopped kale and stir until well mixed.

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.

Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary, adding more salt if needed.

Finish with a sprinkle of parsley and serve hot with grated cheese and crusty bread.

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