Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1         Tbsp.         olive or canola oil
6 to 8    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
2-15      oz. cans      white beans,any kind
1         can           stewed tomatoes or chopped fresh tomatoes
1         tsp.          dried thyme
1         tsp.          rosemary
                        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.