White Bean Vegetable Soup

I used Great Northern beans in this recipe, but cannellini beans or other white beans would also work well. This is a quick and easy recipe that is warming and delicous!

Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 c onion, chopped
• 1/2 c celery, chopped
• 1/2 c carrot, finely diced
• 1/2 c cabbage, chopped
• 3 c vegetable broth
• 1/3 c tomato sauce
• 1 (15 oz) can white beans
• 1 c cooked brown rice
• 1 tsp dry parsley flakes
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
• 1/8 tsp white pepper

Directions:

1. In a heavy pot over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add onion, celery, carrots, and cabbage. Saute 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the vegetable broth and tomato sauce.
3. Rinse and drain the beans before adding to the pot; stir in rice.
4. Stir in the parsley, turmeric, paprika, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
5. Reduce heat to lowest setting. Cover and simmer 12 minutes. Serve hot with crackers or bread.