Super foods – Mediterranean soup with cavolo nero

This simple Mediterranean soup with cavolo nero is a welcoming and satisfying meal packed with nutritious super foody goodness. Like kale, cavolo nero is rich in vitamins A, K, B6 and C, calcium, potassium, copper, manganese and is a good source of lutein.

Coupled with protein rich cannellini beans and another hit of vitamins C and D from the tomatoes, this soup is as healthy as it is hearty.

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Serves: 4

Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 litre chicken stock or vegetable stock
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 410g tin cannellini beans, drained and washed
• 200g cavolo nero, shredded

Mediterranean soup with cavolo nero – method

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion and pepper for 4-5 minutes.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and season.
3. Bring to the boil, simmer covered for 6-8 minutes
4. Serve with warm crusty bread.
5. Sit down and eat as much as like.

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Written by 50connect editorial• November 5, 2021• 4:30 pm• Food & Drink • 2 Comments