Tuscan Kale and Cranberry Bean Soup - Ontario Bean Growers

Ingredients

• 1 bunch black Tuscan kale
• 4 cloves of garlic -either confit or roasted
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 2 -3 Tbsp olive oil for kale puree
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 small leek, sliced thinly
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• 1 stalk celery, finely diced
• 2 cans of cranberry beans (also known as Borlottit or Romano)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil for the leeks
• 3-4 cups chicken broth
• 1 generous cup of small pasta of your choice
• 1 lemon, zested
• 2-3 Calabrian red chilis or 1 tsp red pepper flakesFreshly grated parmesan