(a big batch that can stay a week in the fridge)
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Ingredients
1 cup cooked brown or black rice or faro
1 cup uncooked, chopped chicken or red meat (optional)
2 cups diced onion (approximately 1 medium onion)
1 cup celery (including leaves) diced (approximately 2 long stalks)
1 medium cabbage, chopped
2 cups butternut, chopped
2 cups carrots, shredded
2 cups Kale or spinach, chopped
1 ½ cups cooked or 1 can garbanzo beans (rinsed & drained)
2 liters water or vegetable broth
3 tbsp cilantro and parley (optional)
2 Tbsp olive oil
*1 tsp tumeric
*1 tsp paprika
*1 tsp fresh ginger, chopped
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp ground black pepper and 1 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
A handful of roasted cherry tomatoes (optional)
Method / Directions:
Heat the oil in a soup pot over low heat. Add diced onions and sauté 5 – 7 minutes, stirring until tender and starting to brown. Add the *spices and celery and sauté for an additional 3 minutes. Add the butternut and carotts and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Add the vegetable stock or water, cooked beans. Bring to a simmer and add sea salt and ground pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes and add in the kale/spinach. They should be tender when pressed gently. After 5 mins when the kale is cooked, add the cooked rice, cilantro and parsley. Taste and adjust the seasoning with sea salt & pepper to your liking.
Top with the roasted cherry tomatoes
Enjoy!
