Winter Vegetable Stew

Winter Vegetable Stew

A hearty, filling vegan stew with kale and spinach.
Serves 4

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, sliced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
4 cups packed baby spinach
1 large bunch Tuscan kale, chopped
6 cups vegetable broth
1 (15-ounce) can chopped tomatoes
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook the onion, garlic, carrots, mushrooms and celery until soft, about 10 minutes.
2. Stir in the Italian seasoning, spinach and kale until combined. Season with pepper.
3. Add the broth and tomatoes with their juice and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce the heat and simmer until the carrots are soft, about 20 minutes. Serve right away.