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Easy Spicy Vegetable Bean Soup Recipe

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A vibrant and easy-to-make spicy vegetable bean soup combining fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and warming spices for a nutritious and hearty meal perfect for any season.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Herbs

  • 1 small onion, thinly chopped
  • 1 carrot, thinly chopped
  • 2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup broccoli or zucchini (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh basil, thinly chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

Beans and Liquids

  • 2 cups beans, cooked or canned
  • 1 cup tomato sauce or blended tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cup water (or stock)

Spices and Seasonings

  • 1/2 tsp salt (adjust if needed or if using stock)
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano, dried
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric

Oils

  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables and Beans: Wash, peel, and chop all vegetables as specified. Mince the garlic cloves and rinse and drain the beans thoroughly.
  2. Sauté Aromatics and Spices: In a cooking pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add the chopped onion and two minced garlic cloves along with turmeric, oregano, cumin, and crushed red pepper. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant and onions begin to soften.
  3. Add Carrot and Spinach: Stir in the chopped carrot and spinach, cooking for another minute to combine flavors and slightly wilt the spinach.
  4. Incorporate Beans and Tomato Sauce: Add the drained beans and tomato sauce to the pot. Stir everything together to mix well.
  5. Add Liquid and Boil: Pour in water or stock. Cover the pot with a lid and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  6. Simmer the Soup: Reduce the heat to medium, keep the pot covered, and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes. Add additional water or stock if the soup seems too thick during simmering.
  7. Blend to Thicken: Using an immersion blender, pulse two to three times to partially blend the soup, which helps to thicken the texture without pureeing it completely.
  8. Add Broccoli, Basil, and Garlic: Stir in the optional broccoli (or zucchini), the remaining minced garlic, and the fresh basil. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes to cook the broccoli and infuse basil flavor.
  9. Serve: Enjoy the soup hot, perfect as a light meal or a starter.

Notes

  • Adjust the salt according to taste, especially if you choose to use vegetable stock instead of water.
  • You can substitute broccoli with zucchini during summer months for a seasonal variation.
  • Partially blending the soup creates a thicker texture while leaving some beans and vegetables whole for a hearty bite.
  • This soup can be reheated and often tastes better the next day as flavors meld.
  • For a milder soup, reduce the crushed red pepper or omit it entirely.

Keywords: spicy vegetable bean soup, easy vegetable soup, healthy bean soup, vegetarian soup, homemade soup

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