INGREDIENTS
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1-2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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3 stalks celery, chopped
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1/2 cup carrots, chopped (about 1-2 medium carrots)
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups water
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4 cups vegetable broth
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5-6 red potatoes, chopped (I leave the skins on!)
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Two 15-ounce cans cannellini beans (white kidney beans), or 5 cups fresh cooked beans
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One large bunch kale (any type-I’ve used all kinds, but I like lacinato for this), deveined and torn into pieces
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1/4 cup heavy cream, optional
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Salt and pepper, to taste