- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
Hearty helpings of garlic, herbs, and kale give this classic creamy soup plenty of flavor and a toothsome bite.
Ingredient:
- 12 medium garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces diced pancetta (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 fresh bay leaves
- 2 medium leeks, thinly sliced into half-moons (about 2 cups)
- 3 large celery stalks, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 (15 1/2-ounce) cans cannellini beans, undrained
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 medium bunch Lacinato kale, stemmed and chopped (about 4 packed cups)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- Crusty bread
