Hearty soup with ham, white beans, kale, and aromatic vegetables in a cozy broth.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb cooked ham, diced
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 large yellow onion, diced
03 - 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Beans & Legumes
07 - 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
→ Liquids
08 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
09 - 1 cup water
→ Herbs & Spices
10 - 1 bay leaf
11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - Salt to taste
→ Oils
15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
02 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in diced ham and cook for 2 minutes.
04 - Add cannellini beans, chicken broth, water, bay leaf, thyme, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Bring to a boil.
05 - Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
06 - Add chopped kale and simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes until kale is tender.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed. Remove bay leaf before serving.
