A hearty vegetable soup recipe idea for Christmas. It contains a significant amount of many water and fat soluble vitamins. Good source of soluble fiber, Minerals, and slow release complex carbohydrates, low glycemic index. Low fat, no cholesterol and low sodium. A healthy appetizer recipes.
Healthy Recipes Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 med size, small diced yellow onion
- 1 med size, small diced red Pepper
- 1 med size, small diced yellow pepper
- 2 each, small diced carrots
- 2 each, small diced celery
- 1 med size, small diced green squash
- 4 each, small diced tomatoes
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 quarts vegetable stock
- ½ cup brown Rice
- 1/2 cup chopped celery leaves
- 1 bunch chopped parsley
- ½ bunch rough chopped sage
- 1 sprig chopped rosemary
- Chives 1 bunch chopped
- Sea salt and Pepper To Taste
- Heat 8-quart pot over medium heat, add olive oil.
- When oil is hot, add garlic, onions, peppers, carrots, celery, and squash. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft.
- Add tomatoes and wine, reduce the liquid by simmering for five min.
- Add vegetable stock and rice and simmer until rice is tender (close to an hour).
- Season with fresh herbs, celery leaves, and sea salt.
- Serve.