Quick & Heartwarming White Bean and Rosemary Soup Recipe - Urban Organic

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounces/425 grams) cans white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth for non-vegan)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried rosemary)
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
• ¼ cup chopped parsley (for garnish)
• Juice of half a lemon (optional, for brightness)