Italian Tuscan White Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 medium carrots sliced
• 2 stalks celery sliced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cans cannellini beans rinsed and drained
• 1 cup kale chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. 2 Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and celery, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. 4 Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
5. 5 Add the rinsed cannellini beans, chopped kale, dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
6. 6 Simmer the soup for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
7. 7 Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
8. 8 Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.