Jeff and I named this yumminess Vegan Crack Soup because it is completely addicting -- we didn't want to stop eating it! Packed with beans, veggies, pasta, and brown rice, it is very healthy, completely yummy, and satisfies the soul.
I don't know about you, but I LOVE soup. If I have a little of this and a little of that parked in my fridge, I can toss just about everything into a big pot with some veggie broth and within an hour (usually less) we are enjoying a big bowl of hot and comforting soup.
The secret to THIS soup, though, is Road's End Mac and Chreese. Have you ever tried this vegan mac and cheese? The box contains the pasta, plus a packet of "chreese" powder. I have always liked this vegan macaroni and cheese, but this is the first time I added the pasta and "cheese powder" to a soup. The results were divine.
Now, just so you know, I'm not a huge proponent of pasta. Yes, I LOVE to eat pasta! But I find it much more satisfying and health-promoting to focus my diet on whole foods such as beans, whole grains, and veggies. But since the soup already contained all of these whole food ingredients, I decided a little pasta couldn't hurt. ;O)
You do not have to make this EXACT soup with these exact ingredients. Use whatever whole foods you have in your own fridge. But be sure to add the secret ingredient: Mac and Chreese.
Vegan Crack Soup
Serves 6
6 cups vegetable broth
2 carrots, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced to make coins
4 green onions, chopped
3 cups dinosaur kale, or kale of choice (5-6 leaves), chopped
2 cups COOKED pinto beans, or bean of choice
1 cup brown rice medley, or cooked brown rice
Macaroni from Road's End Mac and Chreese, equals about 1 - 1 1/2 cups dry pasta
1 packet "chreese" sauce powder from Road's End Mac and Chreese
1 Tablespoon Bragg Liquid Aminos, or to taste
2 teaspoons Earth Balance, or other non-dairy buttery spread
1-2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or to taste
1-2 teaspoons agave nectar, or to taste
Flax oil, to taste
Step 1: Add first 6 ingredients to a large pot. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, covered, until carrots are tender.
Step 2: Add macaroni and simmer, covered, until pasta is al dente, about 15 minutes.
Step 3: Add remaining ingredients and simmer, stirring occasionally, until heat through. Serve topped with a squirt of flax oil.
Serve with a crisp green salad tossed with Sassy's Seedalicious Topping.
Here is the finished soup!
Vegan Crack Soup -- Get Addicted Today!
Not sure if you noticed the gorgeous new pics I'm taking with my groovy new camera, the Canon G11.
(Light years ahead of our trusty ol' Canon G2, which lasted 8 years! We'll always love you, Dr. Didg! Thanks for the memories!)
Happy cooking!
xoxo
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