Winter vegetable soup

In winter everyone loves soup. It's so gray and hazy. Everyones tired. This soup is sure to warm you up as well as give you a boost of vitamins! Containing lots of powerful nutrients, this soup is a healthy choice! Beans are necessary in this recipe to keep you full. Without a protein source, this soup would leave you feeling hungry after only minutes after eating.

Ingredients:
4 carrots
2 small yellow zucchini
2 celery stalks
1 small onion
1 can of great white northern beans
A bunch of kale
3 cups of preferred broth

Directions:
1. Chop the onion and sauté in a pot covered with olive oil. This only takes a few minutes.
2. Add carrots and celery for 4 minutes.
3. Add beans and zucchini along with broth
4. Bring to a boil then let it simmer over medium heat for 25 minutes.
5. About the last five minutes and de stemmed kale, just sliced into smaller pieces.
6. Top with choice of cheese and serve right away.

Freezes well.