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Darby's Daily Balance

White Bean, Kale, and Ham Soup

hearty, cozy soup loaded with white beans, kale, ham, and bone broth.

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
  • 1 yellow onion (diced)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.75 cup sun-dried tomatoes (sliced or julienne)
  • 2 can white kidney beans, drained
  • 4 cup bone broth (chicken or beef)
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1–3 cup leftover ham, chopped
  • 4 cup kale, chopped (ribs removed)
  • 0.25 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • parsley (optional to serve)
  • mozzarella (optional to serve)
  • Parmesan (optional to serve)

Method

  1. 1

    Bring a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Brown beef - about 8 minutes and remove from heat.

  2. 2

    Melt butter and add rosemary. Add diced onion and cook until aromatic, ~5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in garlic + sun-dried tomatoes (don’t skip this — huge flavor boost) for 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add tomato paste, acv, and beans then pour in broth. Simmer ~5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Use an immersion blender in short bursts to reach your ideal thickness — the beans make it ultra creamy!

  6. 6

    Bring to a boil, stir, then simmer another 5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add cooked beef.

  8. 8

    Add kale and cook ~3 minutes until softened.

  9. 9

    Stir in heavy cream.

  10. 10

    Serve hot with cheese. Save leftovers — they’re even better. ✨