Vegan Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

Tomato Broth

• 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
• 1 large onion, diced
• 6–8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, small diced
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
• 4 cups broth (veggie or chicken)
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar, honey, agave, or maple syrup
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne or chipotle powder
• ¼ cup fresh herbs (basil, Italian parsley, cilantro)

Optional Soup Additions

• 1½ cups cooked white beans (1 can, drained)
• 1 cup dry pasta (like penne)
• 6 ounces chopped fresh spinach
• 1 pound little meatballs or store-bought vegan meatballs
• ¼ cup chopped basil for garnish

Instructions

Nutrition Facts (estimated)