Description
This hearty white bean and kale soup is a comforting, nutrient-rich dish made with creamy cashew cream, cannellini beans, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for meal prep, this vegan and gluten-free soup offers a deliciously creamy texture without dairy, making it a wholesome option for a quick weeknight dinner or cozy lunch.
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw cashews
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 leek, sliced
- 1 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning or all-purpose seasoning
- 6 cups vegetable broth, divided
- 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chopped kale (stems removed)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the Cashews: Place raw cashews in a heatproof bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for about 30 minutes.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, leek, and salt. Sauté for 12-14 minutes until softened.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in garlic, chili flakes, nutritional yeast, and seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Beans: Pour in 5 cups of vegetable broth and add the cannellini beans. Simmer on low until vegetables are tender.
- Make Cashew Cream: Drain and blend soaked cashews with 1 cup of vegetable broth until smooth.
- Combine and Simmer: Stir in cashew cream and kale. Simmer until kale is tender. If needed, adjust consistency with extra broth.
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and additional chili flakes if desired.
Notes
- Bean Alternatives: Substitute cannellini beans with navy or Great Northern beans.
- Greens Swap: Replace kale with spinach or Swiss chard.
- Nut-Free Version: Use 1-2 cups of a dairy-free creamer instead of cashew cream.
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
