Tuscan White Bean Soup With Ham And Kale - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups diced ham
1 cup chopped white onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried sage
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, rinsed and drained (Great Northern or cannellini)
1 bunch fresh kale, rinsed well and chopped (about 4 cups chopped)
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ham, onion and garlic and cook 3 minutes, until onion is tender.
Add sage and cook 1 minute, until sage is fragrant.
Add broth and beans and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes.
Add kale and cook 1 minute, until kale wilts.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.