Hearty Kale, Sweet Potato & White Bean Delight
Warm up your day with this nourishing Hearty Kale, Sweet Potato & White Bean Delight. This comforting soup is packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, combining the earthiness of kale, the sweetness of sweet potato, and the creamy texture of great northern beans. Enhanced with a hint of ginger and nutmeg, each spoonful offers a delightful balance of nutrients and tastes, making it an ideal dish for chilly evenings or a wholesome lunch option. Perfect for meal prep, this soup stores well and can be enjoyed over several days. Share it with friends and family for a cozy gathering!
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Servings
230
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
yellow onion
1 (small, diced)
fresh ginger
2 tablespoons (grated)
extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon
celery
3 stalks (diced)
sweet potato
1 large (peeled and diced)
great northern beans
3 cups (cooked and rinsed)
mirin
3 tablespoons
kale
1 bunch (chopped)
vegetable stock
2 cups (or more as needed)
ground nutmeg
1 pinch
salt
(to taste)
pepper
(to taste)
gomashio
(for topping)
Instructions
1
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onion and freshly grated ginger, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
2
Stir in the diced celery and sweet potato, cooking for another 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
3
Add the rinsed great northern beans and mirin to the pot, mixing everything together well to combine.
4
Fold in the chopped kale, adding enough vegetable stock to cover all ingredients by at least an inch.
5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 30 minutes, allowing the sweet potato to become tender and the flavors to meld beautifully.
6
Once cooked, season the soup with a pinch of ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper to taste.
7
Serve hot, garnishing each bowl with gomashio or toasted sesame seeds for an added crunch and flavor.
Nutrition Information
5g
Fat
11.25g
Protein
8.5g
Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is titled Hearty Kale, Sweet Potato & White Bean Delight.
Is this recipe vegan?
Yes, the recipe is vegan-friendly.
Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, it is a vegetarian dish.
How many calories are in this soup?
There are 230 calories per serving.
What is the protein content of this recipe?
Each serving contains 11.25g of protein.
How much fiber is in the soup?
This recipe provides 8.5g of fiber per serving.
What is the fat content per serving?
The soup contains 5g of fat.
What type of beans are used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 3 cups of cooked and rinsed great northern beans.
How should the ginger be prepared?
The ginger should be freshly grated.
What type of onion is used?
The recipe uses one small yellow onion, diced.
Which oil is recommended for sautéing?
Extra virgin olive oil is recommended for this recipe.
How long should the soup simmer?
The soup should simmer for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
What kind of stock is required?
You should use vegetable stock, enough to cover ingredients by at least an inch.
How is the kale prepared?
The kale should be chopped and folded into the pot before simmering.
How should the sweet potato be prepped?
The sweet potato should be peeled and diced.
When do I add the ground nutmeg?
Season the soup with nutmeg, salt, and pepper after it has finished cooking.
What are the suggested garnishes?
Garnish with gomashio or toasted sesame seeds for added crunch.
How many ingredients are needed for this dish?
There are 13 total ingredients in this recipe.
What equipment is used to cook the soup?
A large soup pot is used for cooking.
How much mirin is needed?
The recipe requires 3 tablespoons of mirin.
Is this dish good for meal prep?
Yes, it stores well and can be enjoyed over several days.
What flavor does the ginger provide?
The ginger adds a hint of spice and a fragrant aroma.
Should the soup be served hot or cold?
It is recommended to serve this soup hot.
How much celery is used?
The recipe uses 3 stalks of diced celery.
Is this recipe considered a quick meal?
Yes, it is tagged as a quick meal option.
What texture should the sweet potatoes have?
The sweet potatoes should be tender after the simmering process.
What is gomashio?
Gomashio is a dry condiment made of sesame seeds and salt, used here as a topping.
Are the carbohydrate values available?
The specific carbohydrate content is not provided in the dataset.
What is the first instruction step?
The first step is to sauté the diced onion and grated ginger in olive oil.
What makes this soup a good choice for lunch?
It is a wholesome, nourishing, and comforting meal that is easy to prepare.