Tomato Garbanzo Soup with Rice

A very hearty and tasty soup that is perfect for cold days! Serve with dense, grainy bread or rolls for a perfect vegan meal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
• ½ cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 large carrots, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the diced tomatoes with juice and water in a large pot, and bring to a boil. Mix in the rice and carrots, and season with cumin, chili powder, red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 25 minutes, or until rice and carrots are tender.

Step 2

Mix the garbanzo beans into the pot, and continue cooking 5 minutes, until heated through.