Super Vegetable Soup (Original)
Super Vegetable Soup (Original)
In Chapter 4 (Awakening the Senses) of The Chaos Antidote: A Fable About Mindfulness, the women prepare Super Vegetable Soup in silence. They chop, smell and taste as they prepare this soup, filled with fresh vegetables and a tasty broth. Veda reminds them that just as the broth softens the vegetables, our mindful breath softens our mind so it is supple to experience life. I invite you to prepare the Super Vegetable Soup in silence, using all your senses to experience the food and appreciate the cooking process.
- Prep Time45 min
- Cook Time5 hr
- Total Time5 hr 45 min
- Yield8 - 10 Bowls
Ingredients
For Saute
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped (about 4-5 carrots)
- 1 ¼ cups celery, chopped (about 3 stalks)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
For Slow-Cooker
- 32-oz. low-sodium vegetable broth
- 5-oz. bottle of Tad McBride Sauces Samurai Sauce*
- 3 cups diced potatoes, peeled and ½-inch thick (about 4 or 5 medium potatoes)
- Kernels from 2 cobs of corn (or 1 can, drained or about 1 ½ cups frozen)
- 1 ½ cups (½ lb.) fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in thirds (or 1 can drained)
- ⅛ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 lbs. uncooked chicken breast or roast beef (shred before serving)
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add onion, carrots and celery. Sauté 4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds more.
Transfer the onion mixture to the slow cooker.
Add broth, Tad McBride Sauces Samurai Sauce*, potatoes, corn and green beans. Stir well.
Add paprika and crushed red pepper (optional). Salt and pepper to taste.
Mix thoroughly in slow cooker.
Optional: Add uncooked chicken or roast beef (if added, ensure all meat and vegetables are covered by the liquid).
Turn slow cooker on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours.