Foryoueats: Tuscan White Bean Soup

3 15 ounce cans cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)

1 yellow onion (finely chopped )

4 cloves garlic (minced)

2 tbsp olive oil

2 large carrots (peeled and chopped)

1 stalk celery (diced)

1/3 cup white wine (I used pinot grigio)

2 cups chopped kale (stems removed, finely chopped)

2 1/2 - 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth (see notes)

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp salt (or to taste)

1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (omit if you don't like spice)

1/4 tsp Italian seasoning

2 bay leaves

1 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp dried oregano

Tuscan White Bean Soup