Tuscan Vegetable Soup Recipe: Healthy Italian Comfort Food | Bite Dpoon - Easy Recipes & Delicious Food Ideas

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 bunch kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
• 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 zucchini, chopped (optional)
• Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
• Crusty bread