
10 Spice Vegetable Soup
From Oh She Glows
Serves 4-6
For the soup:
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3/4 cup raw cashews, soaked
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6 cups vegetable broth, divided
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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3 large cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups diced sweet onion (about 1 medium)
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1 heaping cup peeled and chopped carrots (about 3 medium)
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1 red bell pepper or 1 cup jarred roasted red pepper, chopped
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1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped sweet potato, regular potato, or butternut squash
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1 heaping cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
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1 (28-ounce/796-millilitre) can diced tomatoes, with their juices
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1 to 2 tablespoons Homemade 10-Spice Mix, to taste
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Fine-grain sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 to 3 cups baby spinach or destemmed torn kale leaves
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1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or other beans, drained and rinsed
Homemade 10-Spice Mix (makes 1/2 cup):
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2 tablespoons smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
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1 1/2 teaspoons fine grain sea salt
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1 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Place cashews in a bowl and add enough water to cover. Soak the cashews overnight, or for 8 hours. For a quick-soak method, soak the cashews in boiled water for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain and rinse the cashews.
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In a blender, combine the soaked and drained cashews with 1 cup of vegetable broth and blend on the highest speed until smooth. Set aside.
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In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Season generously with Herbamare or sea salt.
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Add the carrots, bell pepper, potato, celery, and diced tomatoes with their juices, the remaining 5 cups broth, and 1 to 2 tablespoons 10-Spice Mix (to taste). Stir well to combine . Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Season with salt and black pepper.
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Simmer the soup uncovered for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and black pepper. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the cashew cream, spinach (or kale), and drained beans. Add more 10-Spice Mix, to taste.
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To freeze, ladle the soup into containers (leaving 1 inch for expansion), cool completely, secure lid, and place in the freezer for up to 6 weeks.