Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. When hot, add onions and cook for 2-3 minutes. *No oil method – heat large stock pot over medium high heat until very hot. Add onions and stirring constantly to keep from sticking to pot. Add a small amount of broth or water to the pot, if needed, to keep onions from sticking.
2 tbsp avocado oil, 1 cup onion
Add the carrots, celery and zucchini, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Cook another 5-10 minutes until softened. *No oil method – add the carrots, celery and zucchini, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Adding small amounts of broth or water, as needed, if sticking occurs.
2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 1 medium zucchini
Once vegetables are cooked down, add garlic and stir until fragrant.
4 cloves garlic
Stir in tomatoes, vegetable stock/broth and water. Bring to simmer over high heat.
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, 4 cups low sodium vegetable stock or broth, 3 cups water
Stir in pasta and italian seasonings. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2 cups small pasta, 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Stir in kale and cook another 5 minutes.
1 bunch kale
Stir in beans, tomato paste, salt and pepper and reduce heat to medium. Combine well and heat through, another 5-10 minutes.
2 cans small white beans, 1 tbsp tomato paste, ½ tsp salt & pepper
Serve and top with vegan parmesan cheese.
vegan parmesan