Vegan Recipe - Minestrone Soup

I love Minestrone Soup … it’s warm and comforting on a cool evening and reminds me of my Italian Grandmother, who usually had a pot on the stove when we arrived for a visit.

So, I headed into the kitchen and, thinking about the bold flavors in my Grandmother’s soup, I started creating. The result is an easy-to-make, hearty soup with a lot of flavor. I hope you and your family enjoy it.

Vegan Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

1. 1 Can tomatoes with juice (if there isn’t much juice, add some water)
2. 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3. 1/2 teaspoon oregano
4. 1/8 teaspoon ginger
5. 3 cloves garlic, minced
6. 1/2 onion (small), diced
7. 1/2 teaspoon Amino liquids
8. 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
9. 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
10. 1 Tablespoon parsley
11. 1 bay leaf
12. 1 pinch hot pepper flakes (or to your taste)
13. Splash of vegan Worcestershire sauce
14. Splash of liquid smoke
15. 1 pinch of saffron (opt)
16. Salt & Pepper to taste
17. 1-1/3 Cup mixed vegetables (fresh, frozen, any variety)
18. 1 Cup kidney beans (cooked)
19. 2 Cups potato, diced
20. 2 Cups broccoli
21. Water

Instructions

• Combine the first 16 ingredients in a sturdy soup pot. Bring to a gentle boil and cook for 20 minutes.
• Add in the vegetables, beans, potatoes, broccoli and enough water to cover the vegetables (add more if you like your soup brothy). Bring to a gentle boil and cook for another 15 minutes or until potatoes and vegetables are tender (or cooked to your preference).
• Adjust seasoning.
• Serve with a loaf of rustic bread.

Notes

• This recipe is very versatile. We like a blend of Italian vegetables but any combination of vegetables will work.
• For a twist, try other varieties of beans (chickpeas are wonderful in this soup).
• If you like pasta in your Minestrone, add it in during the last 7-10 minutes of cooking. Be sure to adjust the salt accordingly.
• Lentils are a lovely addition to this dish … try adding 1/4 – 1/2 cup at the beginning of cooking.
• Rice can be added to the soup. Add it towards the end, allowing enough time for it to cook according to the package instructions.
• While Spanish Saffron is lovely, one can use the less expensive varieties found on the grocery store shelf.

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