Description
This Butternut Squash Kale White Bean Soup is a hearty and healthy dish, perfect for chilly days. With creamy white beans, sweet butternut squash, and nutritious kale, it’s a comforting, nutrient-packed bowl of goodness. The combination of flavors is savory, slightly sweet, and totally satisfying—ideal for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Sauté the Vegetables:
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
Add the Squash and Carrots:
- Stir in the cubed butternut squash and diced carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add Broth and Beans:
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the white beans. Stir in the dried thyme, rosemary, black pepper, and salt to taste.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
- Add Kale:
- Stir in the chopped kale and simmer for another 5-10 minutes, until the kale is tender and the flavors have melded.
Finish and Serve:
- Add the lemon juice (optional) for a burst of brightness. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- For added creaminess, you can blend a portion of the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender, then stir it back in.
- This soup keeps well in the fridge for 3-4 days and also freezes well for up to 3 months.
- You can use other leafy greens like spinach or Swiss chard if you prefer.
- Adjust the thickness by adding more broth if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg