Preheat the oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Add the leeks, carrot, and parsnip and saute for 5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and butternut squash and saute for about 1 minute.
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 2 medium leeks, 1 large carrot, 1 large parsnip, 4 cloves garlic, 1 cup cubed butternut squash
Add the vegetable stock, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, and rosemary and stir. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Add the beans and continue simmering for about 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Discard the bay leaf and thyme sprig. Add the kale and simmer for about 5 minutes until wilted.
3 cups chopped kale
Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve with freshly grated parmesan if desired. Enjoy!
salt and pepper, Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Notes
Pro tip: Prep your veggies 1-2 days in advance to make meal prep go even faster!
I used some of my favorite fall vegetables, but you can substitute them with any of your favorites. See my October seasonal produce guide for more options.