Also it's safe to say that the nutrients ratio in collard greens is really giving kale a run for its money! So why not combine delicious soup with natures super food,collard greens!!
Minestrone with Collard Greens and White Beans!!
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 medium onion,chopped
2 cloves of garlic,minced
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
1 pound (about 2 bunches)collard greens,stalks removed,leaves coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
2 cans (19 oz) of white beans,rinsed and drained
1 diced tomatos in juice
Grated parmesan after serving (optional)
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan,heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic,season with salt and pepper. Cook,stirring occasionally,until onion begins to soften,5 to 6 minutes. Add tomato paste,cook while stirring until onion is coated,about 30 seconds. Add collard greens,thyme and red pepper flakes.Cook until collard greens start to wilt,2 to 4 minutes.
2.Place 1/4 of beans in a bowl,and mash with a back of a spoon,this will help thicken the soup. Add all the beans to the soup,as well as the tomatos in juice and add 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil,reduce heat,cover and simmer,until collards are tender 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper,serve with grated permesan and enjoy!!
