Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup | Healthy, Hearty & Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 2 medium carrots (diced)
• 2 ribs celery (diced)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 1 medium shallot (minced, optional)
• 6 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 cups chopped kale (1-pound bunch lacinato kale)
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese
• Crushed red pepper flakes
• Fresh bread