This makes about 4 servings of soup
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 fennel bulb finely chopped
- 2 carrots finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup basil, dill or parsley finely chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 18 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 can white beans or chickpeas
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- salt/pepper to taste
- juice from 1/2 lemon
- 4 cups kale or spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil for swirling on top
- 4 cups cooked pasta (about 1/2 of a regular sized box)