A delicious hearty bean and veggie soup simmered in a flavorful tomato and vegetable broth. The perfect soup for meatless Monday!
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 8
Ingredients
2T.extra virgin olive oil
1sm. yellow oniondiced
2lg. carrotsdiced
2celery stalksdiced
2clovesgarlicminced
2zucchinisdiced
1(15 oz.) can fire-roasted tomatoes with liquid
1(15 oz.) can cannellini beans drained
2T.tomato paste
4c.vegetable broth
1T.dried thyme
1T.dried oregano
1T.dried basil
1tsp.salt
1/2tsp.black pepper
1/4tsp.red pepper flakes
3c. chopped kalepacked
GARNISHES:
Fresh chopped basil
Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Prep all veggies before you begin.
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and zucchini, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Add diced tomatoes with liquid, cannellini beans, tomato paste, vegetable broth, and seasonings. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes stirring occasionally. Turn off heat and stir in kale.
Before serving, taste the soup, season with more salt and pepper if desired. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped basil and grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!