White Bean and Kale Soup (Simple, Filling, Meal-Prep Ready) | FitFabLiving | Fit and Fab Living

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
• 1 large leek (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced, or 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
• 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 5 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 parmesan rind (roughly 2-3 inches; see note below)
• 1 bunch Tuscan kale (also sold as lacinato or dinosaur kale), stems removed, leaves torn or chopped
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Grated parmesan for serving