Soul-Warming Tuscan Vegetable Soup Recipe for Cozy Nights - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (no salt added)
• 1 (15 oz) can white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
• 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
• ½ cup cooked quinoa or whole wheat pasta (for extra heartiness)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for depth)
• ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast or grated Parmesan (for extra flavor)
• Juice of ½ lemon (for brightness)