Minestrone Soup

2c celery (diced)

2c carrots (diced)

2 small red onions/ 1 large (diced)

1 zucchini (diced)

4 cloves garlic (minced)

1 yellow bell pepper (diced)

2TBSP coconut oil

1/2tsp turmeric 

1tsp cayenne pepper

1tsp cumin 

1tsp sea salt

1TBSP red peppers (optional; spicy)

4c vegetable broth 

2c green beans (cut or canned)  

16oz chick peas  

1 can crushed tomato

2c fresh kale

                                                                                              

This is Minestrone soup will knock your socks off!  This soup is packed with flavor and will certainly keep you nice and warm during the colder months.

In a large pot add your coconut oil on medium.  Once it is melted add in your celery, carrots, onions, zucchini, garlic, and bell pepper.  Sauté for a few minutes then add all of your spices- turmeric, cayenne, cumin, salt and red peppers if you want a little extra kick.  Once all of this is well combined and the vegetables are tender add in the remaining ingredients.  Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.  Dinner is served!  This could easily be a crockpot meal, I just didn't have that much time.  If you do this in the crockpot just leave out the kale, green beans, and chick peas until about 30mins before ready to serve so not to get over cooked and mushy.