WHITE BEAN AND KALE SOUP

submitted by Stephanie Doll

1 Tbs olive oil
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 cups chopped kale
1 small garnet yam, peeled and diced
1 Tbs smoked sweet paprika
1 Tbs curry powder
1 bay leaf
4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
2 15 oz. cans great northern beans, drained and rinsed, divided
2 Tbs red wine vinegar

1. heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook 8 minutes or until lightly caramelized, stirring often

2. add kale, and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until wilted. Stir in yam, paprika, curry powder, and by leaf; cook 1 minute more or until fragrant.

3. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 30 minutes or until kale and yam are tender. Puree 1 cup beans with 3/4 cup water in a blender or food processor. Add puree and remaining beans to soup. Simmer 10 minutes, then stir in vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

serves 6