White Bean Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 tablespoons olive oil.
02 - 1 medium sweet onion, chopped.
03 - 5 cloves garlic, minced.
04 - 2 large carrots, sliced.
05 - 2 stalks celery, chopped.
06 - 4 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans, drained.
07 - 4-5 cups vegetable broth.
08 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste.
09 - 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning.
10 - 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes.
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt.
13 - 3 cups chopped kale or spinach.
14 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
15 - Parmesan for serving (optional).

# Instructions:

01 - Cook onions, garlic, carrots and celery in oil 4-5 minutes.
02 - Stir in beans, broth, tomato paste, and seasonings. Simmer 15 minutes.
03 - Blend 2 cups soup until smooth, return to pot or use immersion blender briefly.
04 - Stir in kale or spinach until wilted.
05 - Add lemon juice, adjust seasonings and serve.

# Notes:

01 - Can use any white beans.
02 - Can adjust thickness with broth.
03 - Optional fresh herbs can be added.