Jalapeño White Bean + Kale Soup
Proudly introducing my newest fall and winter obsession! As soon as I made this, it became my lunch and dinner for three consecutive days with toasted, gluten-free bread spread with ghee dipped inside a big bowl of it. Each nourishing bite is not only loaded with sneaky greens, but a wonderful mesh of tastes and textures. Especially as the weather gets colder, you’re in need of an easy fix, or if you’re feeling under the weather, this customizable, hearty soup has got us all covered with ease!
Ingredients:
2 cup vegetable broth (unsalted)
3.5 cups/2 cans organic white beans
3 tbsp arrowroot flour/starch
1 tsp pink salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 cup shallots, diced (about 1 shallot)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp jalapeños, diced (about 1.5 jalapenos)
2 cups kale, chopped + shredded
Directions:
In a large dutch oven or saucepan, pour in the broth and turn the heat up to low.
Once the broth starts to simmer, add the white beans and use an immersion blender to smooth them out some (think: chunky salsa consistency — that’s the goal/ideal consistency). If you don’t have an immersion blender, either use a spatula to mash them or do so in a separate bowl with a fork prior to adding the beans to the pan. Let this mixture simmer for about 3 minutes.
Add the arrowroot, along with the salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir this in well then let it sit and thicken on low-medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cut the shallots, garlic, and jalapeños as directed above. Once the soup has thickened, stir these in as well. Let this sit for another 3 minutes so all the flavors can be soaked up.
Toss the chopped + shredded kale into the soup over low heat, then stir so everything is well-incorporated. In 3-5 minutes, the kale should be wilted. Grab your favorite bowl, a spoon, and enjoy after it cools for about 5 minutes! I love serving this on a slice of toasted bread with ghee!
Store leftovers, if any, in an airtight (glass) container in the fridge for up to about 10 days.
