Fragrant Golden Spring Vegetable Soup
Posted on February 21, 2013 by The Gourmet Vegan - No Comments
Fragrant Golden Spring Vegetable Soup
This wonderfully fragrant and great tasting soup is very quick to prepare and very low in calories. Serve with some crusty bread for lunch or as a starter to a bigger meal.
 30 Minutes |
 Serves 4 |
 76 kcal per serving |
INGREDIENTS
1 teaspoon vitalite, or other vegan spread
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
60g green beans, chopped
1 medium stick celery, finely chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
1 medium leek, finely chopped
1 small potato, diced (soak in water until ready to use)
1 litre vegetable stock
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
2 bay leaves
3 whole star anise
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon agave nectar
1 tablespoon kelpamare or soy sauce
Handful chopped fresh basil
METHOD
Over a medium heat, fry all of the vegetables, except the potatoes, in the vitalite for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Turn the heat to low and cover, and cook for a further 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the vegetables to sweat.
Next add the stock and all other ingredients, bring to a simmer, cover and cook for a further 10 minutes.
Stir in the fresh basil and serve.
RECIPE NOTES
The soya mince can be substituted with your preferred vegan mince alternative. Alternatively, why not try my recipe for Tofu Mince to use on the pizza.
RECIPE TIPS
If the pizza looks a little dry after cooking, you can add a decorative shine by brushing over a little olive oil before serving.
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