Hearty Tuscan White Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil (use cooking spray for fewer points)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no added salt)
• 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed (like cannellini or great northern)
• 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 bay leaf (optional)

Instructions