Cozy & Hearty Fall Veggie soup

Ingredients:

fresh produce:

• 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 1 large carrot
• 1 large parsnip
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 head of kale, chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
• any other fresh veggies you want

pantry items:

• 1 garlic glove, finely chopped
• 1 can peas, rinsed and drained
• 1 can green beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can lima beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups rice (not cooked)
• 8 cups low sodium vegetable broth

spices and herbs:

• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp garlic
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 tsp chopped thyme (optional)

Instructions:

Wash, skin, and chop all fresh veggies. drain and rinse all canned veggies. Add olive oil to a large pan over medium heat, allow to smoke then add garlic and onion. let it get caramelized, 5-7 mins, occasionally stirring. add carrots, celery, parsnips (hard veggies) to cook and soften for 10 mins. add tomato paste and all spices, cook for 2 more minutes. then add broccoli, cherry tomatoes, kale, and all beans, sauté for 2 mins. lastly, add vegetable stock, rice and all herbs. bring to a boil and then simmer for at least 30 mins, up to 2 hours. Serve it up and enjoy!