Rustic Tuscan Bean Soup

This filling and healthy soup, using Kale, which is one of the Superfoods, containing vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, is perfect for any day, any time of year.

Ingredients:

(makes 4 bowls @ 2 WW points)

1x 400g can of Cannelini Beans

1x 400g can chopped Tomatoes

2 Celery Sticks, chopped

1 Onion, chopped

1 Carrot, chopped

2 Garlic Cloves, chopped

a couple of Cabbage Leaves, chopped

2 large handfuls of Kale, chopped

1 tsp Thyme Leaves

4 Sage Leaves, chopped

1 tbs Olive Oil

300ml Organic Vegetable Stock

Sweat the Carrot, Onion, Celery and Garlic in the Olive Oil for a few minutes. Add a small pinch of Sea Salt at this stage. Next add the Tomatoes, Sage, Thyme, Water and Stock powder and season with a little fresh ground Pepper. Stir in the Cabbage and Kale, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked through but still remain vibrant in colour.

Add the Beans towards the end and just heat them through in the soup.