AMY'S FRENCH COUNTRY VEGETABLE SOUP

AMY'S FRENCH COUNTRY VEGETABLE SOUP image

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 sm. onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 sm. zucchini, diced
2 sm. cans mushrooms, rinsed & drained
1 15 oz can navy beans, rinsed & drained
1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
OR 2 fresh tomatoes, diced
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 c. long grain red rice
6 c. vegetable broth (I used bouillon)
1 heaping Tbsp. French seasoning, such as Herbs de Provence (can also use rosemary, thyme, basil & oregano - 1 tsp. each)
Olive oil for sautÃ©ing
Dash or two of paprika
Salt & Pepper to taste

Steps:

Saute onions and garlic with the French seasoning until the onions are translucent and the spices are fragrant. Add red bell pepper and zucchini. Saute another minute or two, then add mushrooms. (If using fresh tomatoes, sautÃ© those for a bit before adding remaining ingredients.) Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer for 35-45 min. or until rice is tender. Add salt & pepper to taste. (You may need to add an additional bouillon cube when using fresh tomatoes.)