White Bean and Dumpling Soup

Ingredients:

For the Soup:

• 2 cans (15 ounces each) white beans (such as cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Dumplings:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (such as almond or soy)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley