Cozy Up with This Soul-Warming Hearty Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) dried navy beans (or 15-bean mix)
• 6 cups (1.4 L) low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 (14.5 oz) (411 g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tbsps (30 mL) olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 cups (475 mL) chopped kale or spinach (optional)
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice (optional)