Vegan Chickpea-Quinoa Soup Recipe

INGREDIENTS
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, chopped
  • 1 28 oz. can chopped tomatoes
  • 2 cans chickpeas (rinsed & drained)
  • 5 cups spinach, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Using a cast iron skillet, saute carrots, celery, onions, and garlic in olive oil for several minutes.
  • Place the mixture into a large cookpot.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Combine well.
  • Cover and cook over low to medium heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring frequently.
COOKING UTENSILS
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Large cookpot with lid
  • Optional food processor for vegetable prep

Italian Style Vegan Pasta Soup Recipe

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 cups uncooked bowtie pasta
  • 4 cups vegetable broth, or other flavor according to preference
  • 1 15 ounce can kidney beans
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • Olive Oil
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Prepare the pasta. When cooked, drain off all water. Return to cook pot and add about 1-2 tablespoons olive oil to prevent sticking. Cover and set aside.
  • In a separate pot, bring broth to a boil. Lower to medium flame.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, Italian seasoning and pepper and bring to a simmer.
  • Add spinach and cook until softened. Approximately 2 minutes.
  • Place 1 cup cooked bowtie pasta in each soup bowl.
  • Ladle the soup over the pasta.
  • Serve