Step 1

Chop potatoes and carrots.

Step 2

Dice onion.

Step 3

Add butter and olive oil to a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 4

Add potatoes, carrots, and onion, salt and pepper cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

Chop tomato and add to pot.

Step 6

Chop sage, pull thyme off stems and add to pot.

Step 7

Grate or press garlic cloves in and stir.

Step 8

Add broth and water.

Step 9

Open beans.

Step 10

Pour half of the beans in a bowl and smash them with a fork until creamy.

Step 11

Add crushed beans and the rest of the whole beans to soup.

Step 12

Chop kale coarsely and add to soup.

Step 13

Stir.

Step 14

Reduce heat.

Step 15

Simmer for 20-30 min or until vegetables are tender.

Step 16

With the back of your spoon smash a few potaotes to make broth creamier if you would like.

Step 17

Top with a drizzle of olive oil.