AMY'S RUSTIC ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP

AMY'S RUSTIC ITALIAN VEGETABLE SOUP image

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

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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 garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained
1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
OR 2 fresh tomatoes, diced
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 c. kale, chopped
1/2 c. brown rice
4 c. vegetable broth (I used bouillon)
3 tsp. Italian seasoning
Olive oil for sauteing
Salt & Pepper to taste

Steps:

Saute onions and garlic with the Italian 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, saute 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.)