Warm and hearty – lifts your soul!
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled & diced small
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 3 cups vegetable stock (more as desired depending on how brothy you like your soups!)
- 1 15. oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 bell peppers, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1/2 cup mushrooms, roughly chopped
- 2 handfuls kale or spinach, stems removed, roughly chopped or torn
- 1 15-oz. can garbanzo beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 cup whole wheat orzo or brown rice, cooked (~2.5 – 3 cups cooked)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Recommended for serving: basil pesto, freshly chopped basil & fresh shaved parmesan