Chunky Rice And Bean Soup

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Nothing like a hot bowl of soup to serve on one of our cold canadian winter nights. I serve this with a loaf of crusty bread.

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Steps

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In saucepan heat oil over medium high heat.

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Cook onion , celery , carrot , garlic , chili powder , oregano and pepper and stir occasionally for about 4 minutes or until softened.

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Add vegetable stock , cabbage and rice.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat , cover and simmer 15 minutes.

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Add kidney beans , green beans and red pepper.

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Cook covered for 5 minutes or until vegetables and rice are tender.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, celery, carrot, minced garlic cloves, chili powder, dried oregano, pepper, vegetable stock, cabbage, long grain rice, kidney beans, green beans, red pepper