Tunisian Vegetable Bean Soup

Ingredients

3 tbsp (45 mL) PC® New World EVOO Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cups (500 mL) Chopped onions
2 cups (500 mL) Diced carrots
2 cups (500 mL) Diced zucchini
1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) Salt, divided
1/2 tsp (2 mL) Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp (15 mL) Minced garlic
1/2 cup (125 mL) PC® Memories of Tunisia Red Pepper Harissa Sauce
1 pkg (900 mL) PC® Blue Menu® Chicken Broth
1 can (540 mL) PC® Blue Menu® White Kidney Beans
2 Bay leaves
4 cups (1 L) Loosely packed chopped kale
1/2 cup (125 mL) PC® Olive Oil and Sea Salt Labneh Middle-Eastern Style Dip and Spread

Instructions

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onions 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until softened and light golden. Stir in carrots, zucchini, 1/2 tsp of the salt and the pepper. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Stir in garlic. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant.
Pour in the Memories sauce. Cook, stirring, until sauce is slightly reduced, about 2 minutes. Stir in broth, beans, bay leaves and remaining 1 tsp salt; bring to a boil. Stir in kale; reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, covered, 10 to 12 minutes or until kale is tender.
Remove and discard bay leaves. Divide soup among eight bowls; top each with a 1 tbsp dollop of labneh. Serve with warmed pita bread, if desired.

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