1-First, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the finely chopped yellow onion until it’s slightly browned, which takes a few minutes.

2-Then, add the 4 minced garlic cloves, the diced celery, and the 2 peeled and chopped large carrots, letting them soften and brown for about 10 minutes to build a robust base.

3-Next, pour in the ⅓ cup of white wine and cook until it’s mostly evaporated, adding that extra depth of flavor.

4-Afterward, combine all the remaining ingredients except the kale starting with 2 ½ cups of vegetable or chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 1 teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of black pepper, ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes if desired, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon of dried oregano.

5-Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a low heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes.

6-At this point, take about 2 ½ to 3 cups of the soup and blend it until smooth, then return it to the pot for a creamy texture.

7-If needed, add more broth to reach your desired consistency, and finally stir in the 2 cups of chopped kale to let it wilt.

8-Adjust the seasoning to taste and consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

9-Soak the dried cannellini beans overnight to soften and reduce cooking time if using dried ones, though we’re using canned for this version.

10-Drain and rinse the beans thoroughly before cooking, then in a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

11-Add the soaked beans and vegetable broth to the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, stir in dried rosemary, salt, and pepper, and let simmer gently for 1 to 1.5 hours until beans are tender.

12-For a creamier texture, partially mash some beans with a spoon or use an immersion blender briefly, and adjust seasoning as needed.

13-Serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh herbs, accompanied by a simple coffee cake side for a complete meal, or add extra vegetable broth if you want a thinner consistency.