Beans and Greens Soup

This is a quick, simple, tasty and nutritious vegetarian Blendtec recipe.  Although I imagine a regular old food processor or blender would do the trick just fine as well.

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, minced (I usually do a little more)
2 C low-sodium vegetable broth, divided (I usually do a little more)
4 C kale, approx 6-8 leaves, ribs removed and roughly chopped
2 (15 oz) cans white beans, drained, rinsed and divided
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (a scant 1/2 tsp if you don't like things too spicy)
1/3 tsp ground cumin

Heat oil over medium-high heat in large saute pan.  Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, approx. 5 minutes.  Add 1 C broth and kale to pan and cover.  Cook until kale is wilted, approx. 5 minutes.  While kale is softening, add remaining broth, half of beans, crushed red pepper and cumin to blender.  (If you're using a Blendtec, select the "Batters" mode which blends at a crazy fast speed for about 15 seconds.)  Add bean blend and remaining whole beans to pan.  Simmer for approx. 5 minutes and serve.