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Vegetarian White Bean Soup

From the kitchen of Rachel Pooley

A white bean and kale soup with orzo, lemon, and parsley.

Added September 29, 2026

Prep
~15 min
Cook
~35 min
Total
~50 min

~ Times are estimates where the original recipe did not say.

Orzo

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  1. Cook the orzo to al dente in a medium saucepan according to package directions. Drain.

  2. Pour into a separate bowl and mix in 1/2 Tbsp olive oil. Set aside.

Soup

  1. In a large pot, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium high heat.

  2. Add the onion and celery and season lightly with salt. Saute until the onion becomes translucent.

  3. Reduce to medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil, crushed red pepper, Italian seasoning, and kale, and saute for an additional 2 minutes.

  4. Add the vegetable broth, white beans, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper and stir.

  5. Cover and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. Add the orzo to the soup, then stir in the lemon juice, parsley, and salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

  7. Remove the bay leaves before serving.

You'll need

large potmedium saucepan
BeansGreensPastaVegetarian

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