White Bean, Butternut Squash & Kale Soup Recipe
1 cup navy beans, dry
¼ cup oil
¾ cup onion, chopped
1 tbsp garlic, chopped
2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes
1 cup fennel tops and fronds chopped
1 – 14 oz. can petit diced tomatoes
4 cups water
3 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp sugar
1 bay leaf
2 cups kale, chopped
Look through the navy beans for rocks; rinse and soak overnight.
Drain the beans. Pour the beans into a medium pot and fill with enough fresh water to cover the beans by 2 inches. Place the beans on high heat, when they come to a boil, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook the beans until soft.
Meanwhile, chop the rest of your vegetables and measure the rest of your ingredients.
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the Onions and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add the butternut squash, fennel tops, diced tomato, water, tomato paste, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 – 30 minutes until the butternut squash is soft.
When the navy beans are soft, drain them and pour them into the pot. Add the salt, and sugar (recipe can be made ahead up to this point and refrigerated for several days).
When ready to serve add kale; stir to submerge all the kale and simmer until Kale is softened, 2-3 minutes.
Serve immediately.
Serves 6-8