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Friday, January 13, 2012

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 .

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