Herbed Minestrone with Kale and Olive Tapenade
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A tasty soup with a twist to warm you up on a crisp afternoon.
Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cook Time: 35 minutes, Serves: 6

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
crushed red pepper to taste
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 ribs celery, thinly sliced
2 cups garbanzo beans
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 Tbsp basil
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregano
salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces whole-wheat pasta spirals
1 bunch kale, cut into 1-inch strips

Heat oil in a large soup pot. Add onions, garlic, carrots and celery. Sauté until soft. (about 3 minutes). Add beans, tomatoes, broth, basil, thyme and oregano. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add pasta and cook until al dente (about 6 to 8 minutes). Add kale and salt and pepper to taste. Garnished with olive tapenade

Olive Tapenade

2 cups Kalamata olives, pitted
4 cloves garlic
3 Tbsp capers
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 anchovy fillets (optional)

Place all ingredients in a food processor and puree.


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