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Bean Vegetable Soup
Ingredients:
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- any other vegetables desired, 1/2 cup each
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 8 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup pinto or white beans, pre-soaked if dry
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp celery salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1/2 tsp oregano or Italian spice mix
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp onion powder (optional)
- 2 large bay leaves
Directions:
- In a large soup pot, sauté the onions, celery, carrots and any other vegetables for 3-5 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth or water and all other ingredients and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium low.
- Let simmer for at least an hour, stirring occasionally.