RECIPE: KALE-LICIOUS MINESTRONE SOUP

RECIPE: KALE-LICIOUS MINESTRONE SOUP

A warm and yummy soup, perfect for days when you need a little comfort! Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Total time: 40 minutes Servings: 6-8 Nutrition per serving: 4g fibre | 6g protein | 32% vitamin A | 36% vitamin C | 9% calcium | 7% iron

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ¾ cup onion, chopped

• 3 cups kale leaves, lightly chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 6 cups vegetable broth

• 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes

• 1 cup cauliflower, chopped

• ½ cup small dry pasta

• 1 ½ cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)

• 1 can (19 oz) canned fava beans (or your favourite bean)

• Whole grain buns

Method:

1. In a soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring for about 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in kale and garlic, cook for about 3 minutes or until kale is wilted.

2. Add broth, tomatoes and cauliflower, bring to a boil. Stir in pasta, cover and slightly simmer for about 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Add frozen vegetables and beans, simmer for 5 minutes to heat through.

3. Ladle into soup bowls and serve with whole grain buns.

Recipe adapted from: https://kidfoodnation.ytv.com/recipes/kale-icious-minestrone-2/