1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups fire-roasted diced tomatoes (1 can)
4 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
5 cloves of garlic, diced – or 2 Tbsp minced garlic from a jar
1 1/2 cups kidney beans (1 can, drained)
1 cup diced white potato
1/2 cup carrots, diced
1 cup spiral pasta or wild rice
2 Tbsp dried parsley flakes
1 Tbsp chili powder
3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
cayenne (to taste for added spiciness)
2 Field Roast vegan Spicy Chipotle Sausages – or Tofurky brand Spicy Italian Sausages – sliced
2-4 Tbsp additional dried spices based on what you have in your spice rack.
greens: 1-2 cups of chopped fresh spinach or kale
optional: 1/2 cup nutritional yeast (adds a savory flavor)
salt/pepper to taste