MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Kale Soup Categories: Soups, Vegetarian Yield: 6 Servings 2 tb Olive oil (30 ml) 1 md Yellow onion (150 g); diced 3 cl Garlic (9 g); minced 2 md Carrots (240 g); diced 2 Celery ribs (160 g); diced 1 ts Dried thyme (1.4 g) 1 ts Dried oregano (1.8 g) 1/2 ts Smoked paprika (2.84 g) 1/2 ts Chili flakes (2.5 g); - adjust to taste 3/4 ts Sea salt (4 g) 1/4 ts Black pepper (1.42 g) 6 c Vegetable broth (1.4 l) 1 Fresh rosemary sprig 30 oz White beans (2 cans); - drained and rinsed 1 bn Kale (150 g); stems - removed, leaves chopped 1 Lemon; for serving Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Kale soup is the tastiest way to get your daily dose of greens! It's hearty, flavourful, packed with veggies, and so simple to make. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant. Add the carrots and celery. Saute for 5 minutes, then stir in the thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Add the vegetable broth and the whole sprig of rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the rosemary sprig and discard it. Transfer 2 to 3 cups of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and stir it back into the pot. Stir in the white beans and chopped kale. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the kale is wilted. Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and some bread. Recipe by Jessica Hylton Recipe FROM: MMMMM