Prep: 10 mins – Cook: 25 mins – Total: 35 mins
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil or use 3 tbsp broth
- 1/2 medium onion , chopped
- 4 to 6 cloves (cloves) of garlic , finely chopped
- 1 cup (128 g) chopped carrots
- 4 celery stalks , chopped small
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp poultry seasoning or 1/2 tsp sage, generous dashes of rosemary, nutmeg, marjoram
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp or more black pepper to taste
- 4.5 to 5 cups (1064.65 ml) broth
- 15 oz can of chickpeas or 1.25 cups cooked
- 1/2 tsp salt , less or more depending on if the veggie broth is salted
- 1 to 2 tsp soy sauce , tamari for gluten-free, coconut aminos for soy-free
- 1/3 cup (61.67 g) long grain white rice , (I use white basmati, see notes for brown rice), washed well and drained
Directions
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and carrots and cook for 2 mins Add celery, herbs, spices and mix in. Cook for 2 mins
- Add the broth, chickpeas, salt, soy sauce and mix.
- Add the rice and bring to a rolling boil. Cook partially covered for 12 to 15 mins until rice is cooked and the flavors have developed.
- Taste and adjust salt and flavor. Add more herbs, some garlic powder, lime juice, black or white pepper if needed. Serve the soup garnished with parsley or cilantro
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