Many dark, leafy greens, like kale, contain calcium. The beans have it, too.

Makes 6 servings.

INGREDIENTS

  • nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 3medium carrots, peeled, quartered lengthwise
  • 2large tomatoes, quartered
  • 1large onion, cut into 8 wedges
  • 1/2small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
  • 6garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • 1tablespoon olive oil6cups (or more) canned vegetable broth
  • 4cups finely chopped kale
  • 3large fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1bay leaf115-ounce can great northern beans, drained

    DIRECTIONS

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray rimmed baking sheet with oil spray. Arrange carrots, tomatoes, onion, squash and garlic on sheet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Bake until vegetables are brown and tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.


    Transfer carrots and squash to work surface. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside. Peel garlic cloves; place in processor. Add tomatoes and onion; puree until almost smooth. Pour 1/2 cup broth onto baking sheet; scrape up any browned bits. Transfer broth and vegetable puree to large pot. Add 5 1/2 cups broth, kale, thyme and bay leaf to pot; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered until kale is tender, about 30 minutes.


    Add beans and reserved carrots and squash to soup. Simmer 8 minutes to blend flavors, adding more broth to thin soup if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to simmer before serving.)