White Bean and Kale Soup

Ingredients

• 1 (1-lb.) package Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cups sliced carrots , (about 4 medium carrots)
• 1 large yellow onion , chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt , chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper , plus more to taste
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper , plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 4 cups curly kale , finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese