Description
If you’re on the hunt for a comforting yet guilt-free meal, look no further than this Low-Fat Spicy Creole Veggie Soup!
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced green bell peppers
- 1 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 4 cups water
- 4 cups peeled, cubed potatoes (1/2-inch cubes)
- 4 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried crushed thyme leaves *
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano (+/-)
- 2 ½ teaspoons regular chili powder (+/-)
- ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika (+/-)
- ½ teaspoon dried mustard powder
- Pinch to ¼ teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
- Pinch cayenne pepper (+/-)
- 1 ½ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
- 1 bay leaf
Other Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda *
- 2 – [ 14.5 cans ] petite diced tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast (+/-)
- 2/3 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup frozen sweet peas
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (+/-)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon hot sauce (+/-) *
Instructions
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients (except the bay leaf) into a small bowl, mix well, set aside.
- In a large stockpot, sauté the chopped onions, celery, and green bell peppers for 7 to 9 minutes over medium-high heat. Add a splash of water to prevent sticking/burning, if needed.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot, continue to sauté over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
- Next add all the remaining Base Ingredients, and the Spice/Herb Mix, stir well, tuck in the bay leaf, bring to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes and cabbage are tender.
- Then add all the Other Ingredients stir well, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Then add the Finishing Ingredients, stir well. Simmer for 4 minutes.
- Taste test for seasoning, then once perfectly seasoned, remove from the stove and allow to sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to marry and develop, remove and discard the bay leaf. Enjoy!
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Products Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Equipment Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Serving: 8 to 10 (makes 14 cups)