This is a fairly simple soup to put together and tastes delicious. Serve with your favorite crackers or some garlic bread. You can use dried kidney beans or canned – it’s your choice. Make your own fresh broth or simply used the packaged kind to save time.
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The Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cup vegetable broth (homemade or canned)
- 1 can (15oz) navy beans (or equal amount cooked pre-soaked beans)
- 1 can (15oz) sweetened tomatoes (or equal amount fresh, simmered, or freshly chopped)
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 2 – 3 scallions
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 tbsp basil
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- Salt (optional)
The Process:
Sauté scallions and herbs. Combine tomatoes with sauted scallions and herbs and simmer approximately10 min. Add pre-cooked beans, rice and broth. Simmer 30 minutes. Broth may need to be added as soup cooks. Be sure to add broth while soup is hot.
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