Mediterranean Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried cannellini beans or 1 lb dried navy beans
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 8 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced (about 6 cloves)
• 1 bunch fresh kale
• 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes