Easy Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl

Ingredients

• 2 cans (15 ounces or 425 grams each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cups (60 grams) fresh kale or spinach, chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• Salt
• pepper
• 4 cups (960 milliliters) vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
• 1 can (14.5 ounces or 411 grams) diced tomatoes, with juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)