Audrey's Cozy Veggie Soup

Hello gorgeous people! As cold season is once again upon us, it's time to start eating better and taking better care of our bodies. More fruits, more veggies, more whole carbohydrates will keep us from catching the nasties. Here is a super simple and easy soup recipe that actually takes good and is the perfect remedy for the fall sniffles.

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 1 yellow summer squash, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
• 1 quart vegetable broth
• 2 cans cannellini beans
• 1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with juices
• 3 cups chopped kale, stem removed
• 2 teaspoons salt

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion, carrots, celery, zucchini and squash. Saute for 4 minutes
Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme and rosemary
Stir in the broth, beans, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down to low and add kale
Cover pot and simmer for 15 minutes
Add the salt, pepper and vinegar.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Enjoy!

Audrey xx