Description
A comforting vegetarian soup made with pantry staples like beans, rice, and spinach, perfect for soothing the soul and warming up on a chilly day.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, cleaned and chopped
- 1 package frozen spinach, thawed
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 can white beans, drained
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 3-4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the chopped carrots and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the thawed spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Add the drained white beans and diced tomatoes to the pot, stirring to combine.
- Stir in the cooked brown rice.
- Pour in 3-4 cups of vegetable broth, depending on your desired soup consistency, and bring to a simmer.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the soup for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
This soup is perfect for when you’re feeling under the weather. You can adjust the thickness by adding more or less broth. It’s a great way to use up pantry staples. If you prefer, you can substitute fresh spinach for frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0