Prosciutto Cotto and White Bean Soup with Kale - Mastro® San Daniele® Specialty Deli Meats

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (15 mL) olive oil
• 3-4 slices Mastro® Prosciutto Cotto, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tsp (5 mL) chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) red chili flakes
• 8 cups (2 L) low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups (1 L) chopped kale leaves, stems removed
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh basil
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt