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Vegan black bean rice soup with vegetables

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This vegan black bean rice soup with vegetables is a cosy, comforting dish to warm up with on a chilly evening. Make this for lunch or dinner with simple ingredients and enjoy with a slice of your favourite bread! Oil-free, whole foods plantbased.
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 medium green chilli pepper, finely chopped, optional
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 2 medium yellow bell peppers, finely diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3/4 cup wholegrain rice, dry
  • 1.5 cups cauliflower, florets
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 10 stalks asparagus , chopped
  • 2.5 cups cooked black beans
  • 6 cups vegetable broth, adjust depending on how thick you want your soup to be
  • 1 tbsp brown rice miso paste
  • pinch dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley and sesame seeds, to garnish

Instructions 

  • Add the onions, garlic cloves, green chilli peppers, paprika and garlic granules to a saucepan on a medium-high heat. Stir for 2-3 minutes, until softened and fragrant. 
  • Add bell pepper and carrots with the garam masala and curry powder and allow those vegetables to soften for 2 minutes or so before adding the wholegrain rice, cauliflower, celery, cherry tomatoes and 4 cups of the water/veggie stock. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. 
  • After 15 minutes, stir in the black beans, asparagus, miso paste, dried thyme and remaining water. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer once more for a further 10 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.  
  • Serve immediately with fresh parsley and sesame seeds.
Calories: 704kcal, Carbohydrates: 139g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 3257mg, Potassium: 1991mg, Fiber: 29g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 13620IU, Vitamin C: 76.2mg, Calcium: 187mg, Iron: 10.2mg