bhella
Culinary Explorer
Hey everyone! I wanted to share my go-to recipe for Vegetarian Bean Soup. Itās super hearty, packed with flavor, and perfect for chilly days! Plus, it's really easy to make. Hereās how you can whip it up:
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- SautƩ the veggies: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sautƩ for about 5 minutes until it starts to soften. Then, add the garlic, carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until all the veggies are tender.
- Add the liquids: Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), vegetable broth, kidney beans, black beans, and chickpeas.
- Season it: Add the cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together.
- Simmer: Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes. This allows all the flavors to meld together nicely.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if you like!
Tips:
- You can customize this soup by adding any other veggies you have on hand, like spinach or zucchini.
- It also freezes well, so you can make a big batch and save some for later!