Ingredients

2

teaspoons olive oil

2

large yellow onions, chopped (2 cups)

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

2

tablespoons curry powder

1/4

teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

6

cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

2

cans (19 oz each) red kidney beans, drained, rinsed

1

cup chopped cooked chicken breast

1

bunch (8 oz) fresh kale, ribs removed, leaves coarsely chopped (6 cups)

1/2

cup canned unsweetened light coconut milk

1/4

cup lemon juice

4

cups hot cooked brown rice

1

Granny Smith apple, chopped

Preparation

In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onions; cook until light golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add curry powder and red pepper; stir. Add broth and beans; mix well. Heat to boiling.

Stir in chicken, kale and coconut milk. Return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer about 5 minutes or until chicken is heated and kale is wilted. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice.

Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Serve soup over rice, topped with apple.