Name: Seriously Good Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 bowls
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped; 3 carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, green beans, butternut squash, potatoes, bell pepper, zucchini or yellow squash; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided, to taste; 6 cloves garlic, pressed or minced; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 large can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes; 4 cups (32 ounces) vegetable broth; 2 cups water; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, reduce or omit if sensitive to spice; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 cups chopped kale or collard greens or chard (thick ribs removed), or spinach; 1 tablespoon lemon juice