White Bean and Kale Soup

Name: White Bean and Kale Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large shallot (finely chopped); 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 3 ribs celery (about 1 cup chopped); 3 large carrots (about 1 1/2 cups chopped); 1 tablespoon fresh sage (chopped); 2 teaspoons fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup white cooking wine (optional); 5 cups vegetable stock (substitute chicken stock); 2 bay leaves; 3 (15 oz) cans cannellini beans (drained and rinsed ); 3 cups lacinato kale (chopped); 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)