Minestrone soup

Serves 6

Delicious minestrone soup to keep you warm this winter.

medium onion, chopped finely

medium sized cloves of garlic, chopped

2-3

stalks celery, diced

carrots, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch pieces

2 cups

kale, finley chopped

1 15oz can

tomatos, diced

1 tbsp

dried italian herbs

1/2 tbsp

dried oregano

1 can

navy beans, rinsed and drained very well

1 can

chickpeas, rinsed and drained well

Heat 1 tbsp broth in medium soup pot. Sauté onion in broth over medium heat for 5 minutes stirring frequently. Add garlic and continue to sauté for another minute.
Add remaining broth and remainder of ingredients with the exception of the beans and salt and pepper
Bring to a boil on high heat, reduce heat to low and continue cooking, uncovered for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add navy beans and chickpeas, cook for another 2-5 minutes, season with salt and pepper, and serve.