Tuscan White Bean Soup

What you'll need

• 2 tablespoonsolive oil
• 1.5 cupsdiced onion, carrot, and celery
• 3 clovesgarlic, minced
• 3 cans (15 oz each)cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 5 cupsvegetable or chicken broth
• 3 cupschopped kale
• 1parmesan rind (optional)
• to taste salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes

Let's cook

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrot, and celery for 5-6 minutes until softened.
2. 2Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. 3Stir in the beans, broth, and parmesan rind if using.
4. 4Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, mashing some of the beans against the pot for a thicker texture.
5. 5Add the kale and simmer for another 3-4 minutes until wilted.
6. 6Remove the parmesan rind, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and serve hot.