Kale, Onion & Bean Soup

Chef Richard Perks
INGREDIENTS
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup of white wine
  • 1 cup pearl onion (pickled will be ok)
  • 2 medium roast garlic
  • 2 cans white cannellini or great northern beans not drained (save water)
  • 3 medium butternut squash peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 9 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 5 sprigs of thyme
  • 1 bunch Kale stems removed, cut into bite sized pieces
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a 5-8 qt stock pot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil. over medium heat. Add the onion; cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the onions are soft and starting to caramelize.
  2. Add the garlic, thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute, deglaze with wine and reduce by half.
  3. Stir in the white beans, squash, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken broth and bay leaf.
  4. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and let cook for 20-30 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Toss in the kale, a handful at a time.
  5. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
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Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.