Tuscan White Bean Soup

This is a perfect comforting bowl of Tuscan White Bean soup - full of veggies, greens and beans.

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Tuscan Seasoning
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 bunch kale, ribs removed and sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.  Add the onions and tuscan seasoning and saute for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, carrots, and celery and saute for another 5 minutes. Add the stock, beans and bay leaf. Simmer for 20 minutes until the veggies are tender.  Remove the bay leaf.
2. Using an immersion blender blend about 1/4 of the soup. Stir in the kale and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 minutes until the kale is just tender. Ladle into a bowl and top with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and drizzle of olive oil.

Takes 40 minutes

Serves 4-6