Foryoueats: Tuscan White Bean And Kale Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion diced
• 2 medium carrots diced
• 2 ribs celery diced
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
• 1 medium shallot minced (optional)
• 6 cloves garlic minced
• 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 3 cups chopped kale (1-pound bunch lacinato kale)
• Optional for serving:
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese
• Crushed red pepper flakes
• Fresh bread