Recipe: Un-Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup (Vegan)

Un Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup (Vegan)
Yield: 12 servings

8 c Water
3/4 c Basmati brown rice
1 1/2 c Diced yellow onions
1 1/2 c Red or green peppers; dice
2 1/2 c Red or green peppers; chop
2 c Chopped celery
3/4 c Diced carrots
6 Garlic cloves; minced or pre
2 ts Crushed oregano leaves
1/2 ts Ground celery seed
12 oz Tomato paste
2 1/2 ts Mild chili powder
3 tb Tamari soy sauce

This soup much resembles the flavor or a stuffed bell pepper that has indeed come unstuffed. In a 5-6 qt pot bring to boil water, rice onion, & diced bell pepper. Reduce heat & simmer covered for about 25 min or until rice is a little tender. Add celery, bell pepper squares, carrot, garlic, oregano, basil, celery seed and tomato paste. Continue simmering 20-30 min or until added veggies are tender and rice is completely cooked. Add chili powder, tamari and salt to taste. Simmer 5 min or until flavors are well blended. Adjust seasonings to taste. You can also add a few table spoons of powdered vegetable broth to make a creamier broth.