Slow-Simmered Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Hearty white beans and tender kale meld in a savory broth enriched with garlic, rosemary, and a touch of tomato. This Italian recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs kale leaves, stemmed and chopped, yellow onion, diced, carrot, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cannellini beans (cooked or canned, drained)
• 3 cups kale leaves, stemmed and chopped
• 1 medium (about 1 cup) yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 large celery stalk, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 fresh rosemary sprig
• 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1 diced carrot, and 1 diced celery stalk. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until vegetables soften and onion turns translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 fresh rosemary sprig, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes, 4 cups vegetable broth, 2 cups cooked cannellini beans, and 3 cups chopped kale. Season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using.
4. Step 4: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the kale is tender and flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Remove rosemary sprig, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil or grated Parmesan if desired.