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Vegetable Gumbo Soup with Rice

As the temperatures drop, there’s nothing better than a warm, hearty bowl of Vegetable Gumbo Soup. This comforting dish features protein-packed beans and a medley of flavors that pair perfectly with rice. It’s a savory meal that’s sure to satisfy everyone at the table!

Ingredients:
Serves 4

  • 1 cup dry, red kidney beans
  • 1/3 cup dry rice (preferably brown rice)
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 32-ounce container low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 15-ounce cans of mixed vegetables, strained
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and warm water.
  2. Start the beans. Spread out the beans on paper towels. Pick through the beans and throw away any shriveled beans or debris. Place the beans in a colander and rinse them under cool water.
  3. Add the sorted beans to a pot, cover them with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring the water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from heat and let the beans soak in the pot at room temperature for 1 hour.
  4. After the beans are done soaking, drain the water using a colander. Cover the beans again with fresh water in the same pot you used before.
  5. Bring the water to a boil again, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook the beans uncovered until they are tender, or about 1 hour.
  6. While the beans are cooking, start the rice. Place the rice in a small bowl and cover the rice with water. Swirl the rice in the water using your fingers and strain the water. Repeat this step until the water runs clear.
  7. Add the washed rice to a medium pot and add 2/3 cup of water. Cover with a lid and cook on medium heat until there is no more water in the pot, or about 25 minutes.
  8. Once the rice and beans are done, start the soup. Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
  9. Add onion and bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes or until softened.
  10. Add rice, beans, vegetable broth, mixed vegetables, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, pepper, and garlic powder. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
  11. Serve and enjoy!