Easy Italian White Bean Soup (Cozy 35-Minute Dinner)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• 3 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups (950 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups chopped kale, tough stems removed
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
• Toasted crusty bread, optional