Main Soup Ingredients

• 3 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• ⅓ cup white wine (such as pinot grigio; optional)
• 2 ½ – 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth, as needed
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (omit for less spice)
• ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano

Additions

• 2 cups chopped kale, stems removed and finely chopped