Sig's Italian Cannellini Bean Soup with Curly Kale Or Savoy Cabbage

• 2 can 400 g chopped Italian tomatoes
• 250 grams curly kale or savoy cabbage
• 400 grams can Cannellini beans drained and rinsed.
• 2 shallots, peeled and finely sliced
• 2 clove smoked garlic, crushed
• 1 pinch each parsely,coriander,thyme, oregano, paprika,salt and pepper.
• 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1. Gently soften the shallots and garlic in the oil,add the tomatoes add one can of water.
2. Season with salt and pepper ,bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer,add the herbs and paprika to taste.
3. Shred the cabbage finely ,add to pan,simmer until cabbage is tender.
4. Add the beans,warm through.Check and adjust seasoning.
5. Serve with toasted Italian or other white bread.
6. Drizzle a little olive oil over soup.
7. Tastes even better the next day.Add a little cayenne pepper for extra heat and flavour

italian tomatoes, curly kale, beans, shallots, clove smoked garlic, thyme, olive oil

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/333861-sigs-italian-cannellini-bean-soup-with-curly-kale-or-savoy-cabbage (may not work)