Simple Plant Based Tomato And White Bean Vegetable Soup Food

SMOKY TOMATO AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil or water (for oil-free cookinover medium heat. Sauté the onion and celery for about 10 minutes, until they are starting to go golden brown. If you are using water to sauté, you will need to add a little more water every few minutes to prevent the onion and celery from sticking.
• Add the garlic, smoked paprika and cumin and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Then add all the other ingredients. Stir well to combine, allow to come to a simmer and cook for another 20 minutes. Add a little water to adjust the consistency to your liking, check the seasoning and adjust to taste; then serve. I like the soup chunky, but you can use an immersion blender right in the pan to make it smoother and creamier, if you want to.
• tips: Make this soup with only 11/2 to 2 cups (360 to 480 mof stock instead of 3 cups (720 ml), so it's more like a thick stew, and serve it over rice, quinoa or couscous.

TOMATO AND VEGETABLE WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat and prep veggies.
• Add oil, then onion, garlic, carrot and stir. Season with salt, pepper, and spices and stir again to coat.
• Next add squash, potatoes, fire roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce and veggie stock. Bring soup to a simmer and then reduce heat to low and cover. Continue cooking for 15 minutes, then add beans, another pinch each salt and pepper, and stir. If the soup starts boiling, be sure to lower heat to just a light simmer.
• Cook for at least another 10 minutes to let the flavors meld, and then add kale, stir, and cover. Cook for 5 minutes more.
• Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve with a hearty bread.

SIMPLE PLANT-BASED TOMATO AND WHITE BEAN VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• To make the Simple Tomato Vegetable Soup:
• In a large soup pot, combine the onion, carrot, and celery. Saute over medium heat until the vegetables start to turn golden brown around the edges, about 8-10 minutes. Add the garlic, dried basil, and dried thyme. Saute 1-2 more minutes, until the garlic is aromatic.
• Add the tomatoes, vegetable stock, and beans. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
• Simmer for 25 minutes, until the flavors come together.
• Remove the lid, and stir in the spinach. Cook 1-2 more minutes, just until the spinach is wilted. Turn off the heat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Enjoy!

WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH TOMATOES AND HERBS

Steps:

• If using fresh herbs, make an herb packet by placing a large square of cheesecloth on a counter. Place the thyme, rosemary and half the oregano in the center, gather the ends together and tie to enclose. Remove the leaves from the remaining bunch of oregano, chop and reserve.
• Combine the beans, fresh herb packet or the dried herbs and water in a large saucepan or stockpot. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, until the beans are cooked through but still firm, 1 hour. Remove from the heat. Lift out and discard the herb bundle.
• In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat. Saute the onions until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and cook just until the aroma is released, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and their liquid, salt, pepper and half of the reserved chopped oregano (if using fresh). Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid is evaporated. Stir in the beans and their cooking liquid and cook 5 minutes longer.
• Pour in the vegetable stock or water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook about 40 minutes, or until the beans are very tender.
• Serve hot, garnished with the remaining chopped fresh oregano and lime wedges.