Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Kale and White Bean Soup

This is a low-calorie, easy, and ultra healthy soup recipe from Kim Barnouin's "Skinny Bitch Cookbook." This soup is great way to start incorporating kale and miso into your diet.

Ingredients
2 tbs grapeseed oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 cup (130 g) peeled and chopped carrots
1 celery stalk, chopped
1/2 cup (75 g) peeled and cubed potatoes
2 tbs tomato paste
6 cups water
2 tbs white miso paste
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups (135 g) chopped kale, hard spine removed
1 (14 ounce/400 g) can white beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 tbs fresh basil, chopped
Pinch of pepper

Directions
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and saute until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, carrots, celery, potatoes and tomato paste. Saute until the ingredients are well combined.
4. Add the water, miso, cumin, coriander and salt and bring to a boil.
5. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Add the kale, white beans and thyme. Simmer another 30 minutes.
7. Garnish with basil and pepper before serving.

6 Servings.

Each serving
Calories: 150
Fat: 5g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 5g

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