Vegan Minestrone Soup

vegan minestrone soup

My vegan minestrone soup is the perfect comfort food. It works a great as a hearty lunch option or the perfect starter for any dinner you may be hosting.

Having troubles getting your kids to eat their veggies? Than you must try this recipe. See for yourself how “Serving large portions of vegetable soup at the start of a meal affected children’s energy and vegetable intake”.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 4-6 bowls of soup

vegan soup

Ingredients

Optional: ¼ Cup of Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Finely chop the onions, carrots and celery and rinse the chickpeas in a colander.
  2. Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil/avocado oil in a medium pot. Then add the onions and cook for about 1 minute.
  3. Next, add the carrots and celery. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder and let cook 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the can of cherry tomatoes and using a wooden spoon, gently crush the tomatoes.
  5. Once the mixture comes to a boil, add the veggie stalk once again seasoning with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  6. When the soup begins to boil, add the chickpeas, spinach/kale and the parmesan cheese.
  7. Let cook for another minute or two then season with more salt and pepper to taste.
  8. ENJOY!!