An awesome soup recipe for cold weather, for a hearty meal, or just to soothe your soul!! Enjoy!!!

Ingredients

• 2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 4 medium carrots (diced)
• 4 stalks of celery (diced)
• 2 medium zucchini (diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (pressed)
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
• ¼ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp rosemary
• 1qt broth (your choice or use water)
• 2 cans cannellini beans
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 3 cups chopped kale (remove the spines/ribs)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (topping)

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a 6qt dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, and zucchini. Saute for approx 4 minutes
2. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme, and rosemary
3. Stir in the broth. Add beans and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down to low/simmer and add the kale
4. Add the salt and pepper
5. Cover and let simmer for approx 1 hour, stirring occasionally
6. Serve with parmesan cheese on top and artisan bread on the side (see recipe for the artisan bread above)