Kale and White Bean Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup onion, chopped (1 medium onion)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
• 2 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
• 1 1⁄2 cups cooked white beans (1 can – 15.5 ounces, drained and rinsed)
• 1 3⁄4 cups diced tomatoes (1 can – 14.5 ounces with juice)
• 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 3 cups kale, chopped (fresh or frozen)

Directions:

1. In a saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté onion and garlic in butter or margarine until soft. Add broth, white beans, and tomatoes; stir to combine. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
2. Add the kale and Italian seasoning. Simmer until kale has softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve warm.