Hearty Minestrone Soup

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: 1,000 Vegan Recipes by Robin Robertson

Serves 6 people

Categories: Main Dish, Soup, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, minced
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with liquid
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked red kidney beans, drained and rinsed (may be canned)
  • 1/4 cup pearl barley
  • 1/4 cup split peas, picked over, rinsed, and drained
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat; add in onion, celery, carrot, and garlic.

  2. Cover and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cabbage, tomatoes, beans, barley, and split peas.
  4. Add in the broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper, to taste.
  5. Bring to a boil; decrease heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour or longer, until vegetables are tender.
  6. Taste, adjusting seasonings if needed.
  7. Add a bit more broth if the liquid reduces too much.
  8. Stir in parsley and serve.

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