Best Vegetarian Kale Soup

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serves 6
​Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 leek, cleaned and thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. thyme, freshly chopped
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 c. low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 c. water
• 2 (15.5-oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 large bunch kale, removed from stems and torn into medium pieces
• Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

Preparation

1. In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, celery, and leek and cook until slightly soft, 6 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Add broth, water, and beans and bring to a simmer. Stir occasionally, mashing some beans in the pot to thicken soup. Let simmer 15 minutes, then stir in lemon juice and kale. Cook until wilted, 3 minutes.
3. Garnish with Parmesan before serving.

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