Theyre a satisfying, affordable meal.

Thus, soupy toast was christened.

Its a satisfying, easy, and affordable weeknight meal that were both happy to eat any time.

close up view of several Soupy Toasts on a parchment lined sheet pan

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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cut the bread into ten 1-inch-thick slices.

Bake the bread until golden brown on one side, 7 to 10 minutes.

close up view of Soupy Toasts on a plate with a fork

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Remove from the oven and leave the toasts on the pan to cool.

(Don’t turn off the oven.)

Stir in 1/4 cup of the reserved bean liquid and kale.

overhead view of cheesy Soupy Toasts on a parchment lined sheet-pan

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Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Portion the stewed bean mixture evenly over each piece of toast.

Top with a slice of Gouda, covering as much of the mixture as possible.

Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melty but not dripping, 2 to 3 minutes.

Set the oven to broil and broil until the cheese is browned and bubbling, about 2 minutes.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Leftover toasts are fantastic for lunchboxes and reheat well.

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