Kale and bean soup

Course :	Soups
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4-6

A great vegetarian soup with lots of fiber and vitamins.

Ingredients:

1	tablespoons	olive or canola oil
7	cloves	garlic ( crushed or minced)
1	large	onion,chopped
4	cups	kale chopped if fresh ( you can use frozen 2 or 3 pkgs. or if canned use 2 to 3 cans )
4	cups	chicken or veggie broth
30	ounces	white beans,any kind
1	can	stewed tomatoes or chopped fresh tomatoes
1	teaspoon	dried thyme
1	teaspoon	rosemary
1	teaspoon	salt and pepper to taste
1	cup	chopped parsley

Preparation:

In a large pot, heat olive oil then add garlic and onion. Sauté these ingredients until soft.Add kale and sauté until wilted.Add 3 cups of the broth, 2 cups of beans, tomatoes, herbs,salt and pepper.Simmer 5 to 10 minutes. Use a blender, or what have you, mix the remaining beans and broth until smooth.I bet your asking why, its to thicken the soup. Mix into soup.Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve it up in bowls and dress with parsley.