1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
8 garlic cloves, crushed or minced(I use my microplane)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 cup celery chopped
4 cups chopped raw kale
4-6 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 (15 ounce) can white beans, such as cannellini or navy, un-drained
4 plum tomatoes, chopped(I like the fire roasted canned tomatoes)
2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning(Roma Bakery seasonings)
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add celery, and onion; saute until soft add in minced garlic . Add kale and saute, stirring, until wilted. Add broth, beans, and all of the tomato, herbs, salt and pepper. Simmer.
I like to add a little potato and I also have added wild rice or maybe a little pasta. You can serve with shavings of fresh parmesan cheese and fresh basil julienned.