Lemon White Bean Soup with Kale

canned white beans

🥗Healthier: dried white beans

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Chickpeas are often less expensive and provide a similar texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Using water with seasoning can reduce costs while still providing flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced carrots and celery; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Add canned white beans, thyme, and bay leaves; simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in chopped kale and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Add lemon juice and zest; stir to combine.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

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