Italian Spicy Bean and Vegetable Soup

Italian Spicy Bean and Vegetable Soup , as the name says is made of mixed beans and mixed vegetables. Hence, it is very nutritious and is good to taste. This soup is a perfect combination with garlic bread sticks.



Ingredients:

• Olive Oil - 2 tbsp
• Onion - 1 small
• Garlic Cloves - 2-3
• Chopped Celery Stalks - 1-2
• Carrot , peeled and chopped - 1
• Bell Pepper, chopped - 1
• Chili Powder - to taste
• Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
• Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
• Dried Oregano - 1 tbsp
• Chili Flakes - to taste
• Diced Tomatoes - 1/2 cup
• Tomato Puree - 1 cup
• Salt -to taste
• Vegetable Broth - 8-9 cups 
• Garbanzo Beans - 1 small can
• Cannellini Beans or Kidney Beans - 1 small can
• Broccoli Florets - 1-2 cups
• Zucchini - 1
• Shredded Parmesan - for garnishing

Directions: 

• In a soup pot, heat oil. Add chopped onions and crushed garlic. Saute till the onions turn translucent.
• Add chopped bell pepper, celery and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes .
• Add the chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, chili flakes and cook for a couple of minutes.
• Add chopped tomatoes and tomato puree. Cook for a couple more minutes.
• Add the vegetable broth or stock.
• Add both the beans, broccoli, zucchini and some salt.
• Simmer and cook uncovered for about half an hour till the beans are tender and the soup thickens slightly.
• Adjust salt if needed.
• Serve it in a bowl , sprinkle some shredded parmesan .