Kale and White Bean Soup

Kale has many health benefits.  It's full of antioxidants   It has anti- inflammatory properties. It provides healthy doses of Vitamins A, K and C.  Because of it's high fiber content, it can help lower your cholesterol.

To celebrate that- here's a quick and easy recipe that my kids love.

Saute until tender:

2 Tbsp butter

1 small onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 stalk celery, chopped

2 carrots, diced

salt and pepper to taste 

Add:

1 can white beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup orzo pasta

1 bunch kale, washed and chopped

1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped

crushed red pepper flakes to taste

1 cup water

3 cups chicken stock

Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer until pasta is tender.

Stir in:

juice from 1/2 a lemon

Top with:

Parmesan cheese 

a drizzle of olive oil

Serve with your favorite crusty French bread.

This is a great soup for cold winter days and gets thicker as it sits.