Kale, Corn, and Bean Soup
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
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1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 Tablespoon olive oil
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1 carrot, chopped
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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1 leek, cleaned and thinly sliced (white and light green part only)
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4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
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1 quart chicken stock
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1 pouch (15.5 ounces) Green Valley Organic Great Northern Beans, drained
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1 can (15 ounces.) Green Valley Organic Whole Kernel Corn, drained
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4 cups chopped curly kale
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Steps
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In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
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Add the olive oil, then the carrots and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the leeks and cook for 5 more minutes, until the leeks are softened and starting to brown.
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Add the garlic and cook for one minute, until fragrant.
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Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Add the beans, corn, kale, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 more minutes.
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Taste and add more salt if necessary.
Final Step
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