Name: Leek & Butter Bean Soup with Crispy Kale & Bacon Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 large leeks, washed and sliced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 2 cans of butter beans, drained and rinsed; 4 cups of vegetable broth; 1 cup of water; 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled; 2 cups of kale, stems removed and torn into pieces; 2 tablespoons of olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Leek & Butter Bean Soup with Crispy Kale & Bacon Recipe

Kelcie Eggert Modified: July 19, 2024

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How To Make Leek & Butter Bean Soup with Crispy Kale & Bacon

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 55 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 large leeks, washed and sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 cans of butter beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups of vegetable broth
1 cup of water
4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups of kale, stems removed and torn into pieces
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the leeks and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the butter beans, vegetable broth, and water to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the kale and sauté until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crispy kale and crumbled bacon.
Serve hot and enjoy!