Crock Pot Tuscan White Bean and Garlic Soup: Effortless

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 large Yellow Onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium Carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 Celery stalks, finely chopped
• 6 cloves Garlic, minced or grated (divided)
• 1 tsp Dried Thyme
• ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
• 4 (15-oz) cans Cannellini Beans, rinsed and drained (reserve one can's worth for blending)
• 6 cups Low-Sodium Chicken or Vegetable Broth
• 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
• 1 (2-inch) chunk Parmesan Rind (optional)
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 tsp Kosher Salt, or to taste
• ½ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper, or to taste
• 5 oz Fresh Baby Spinach or chopped Kale
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
• High-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for drizzling
• Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese, for serving