Greens-n-Beans Soup

This hearty and down-to-earth soup is hard to stop eating, especially on a cold day! The broth is simple and absolutely delicious, perfect for simmering veggies and soaking up with bread.  Soups are great dishes to be creative and improvise with, so use what you have available and have fun! Using a basic broth (in this recipe, the first 9 ingredients) your soup will have fantastic flavor.
Serves about 4
Ingredients:
3 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion, medium sized, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 - 14oz can of tomatoes, diced or pureed
6 cups broth or water (or a mixture of both)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 tsp dried herb seasoning mix, or use what dried herbs you have available
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 tsp salt and pepper each
1 bunch of greens (such as kale, chard, spinach, etc.), chopped into 1/2 inch slices
1 - 15oz can of beans (such as cannellini, kidney, etc.), drained and rinsed
1-1/2 cup diced potato (about 1-2 potatoes)
2 Tbsp fresh chopped herbs (such as basil, parsley, cilantro, etc.)
Shredded cheese for garnish, such as Parmesan

Heat the oil over medium heat and saute the onion until soft, about 5 minutes, then add the garlic and saute for 1 more minute.  Add the tomatoes and simmer about 5 minutes to concentrate the flavor.  Then add the broth or water, wine, dried herbs, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, greens and stir well.  Cover, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the beans, potatoes and fresh herbs and simmer another 15 minutes or until beans and potatoes are tender. Adjust seasoning to taste.  Serve with grated cheese and crusty bread.  Enjoy!