Kale and Quinoa Minestrone

olive oil

yellow onion, diced

medium carrots, diced

stalks celery, diced

frozen green beans (cut)

frozen peas

garlic, minced

low-sodium vegetable broth

crushed tomatoes

water

fresh parsley, chopped

dried rosemary, crushed

dried thyme

granulated sugar

freshly ground black pepper,

dry quinoa

cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

chick peas, drained and rinsed

bunch dinosaur (lacinato) kale, thick ribs removed and leaves roughly chopped

lemon juice