- Easy & Delicious Recipe |

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried white beans
• 2 tablespoons 2 olive oil – For sautéing the veggies, but you could reduce this to 1 tablespoon if you're counting points.
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 carrots, peeled and diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced – Garlic adds a punch of flavor without extra points.
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme – A savory herb for flavor depth.
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth – Use vegetable broth to keep it plant-based.
• 1 1 Optional: ham hock or 1/2 pound smoked sausage – This will add flavor but will also add some points.
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped – Kale is a zero-point, nutrient-rich ingredient.
• 1 of Juice lemon – A burst of freshness to finish.
• Fresh parsley, chopped