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Plant-based / Vegan / Main Dish / Vegetarian
In the Blue Zones area of Loma Linda, Seventh-Day Adventists gather for community meals after church or host family dinners on the Sabbath. By surrounding themselves with like-minded friends and family, they support each other’s healthy behaviors and create strong relationships. This potato and vegetable soup recipe can feed a crowd, so gather your friends and share a cozy evening together.
4 carrots, diced
4-6 stalks celery, diced
1 big handful diced shallots
½ cup of sliced peppers (red, yellow)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 potatoes, large dice
4 sprigs thyme
4 sprigs oregano
1 teaspoon of Better than Bouillon vegetable base
½ cup of carrot juice
12 cups vegetable broth (We recommend Imagine Vegetable Broth)
Large handful of lentils and/or brown rice
2- 3 dollops of white, rose wine or bourbon (optional)
1 tangerine or small orange (1/2 zest, and all juice)
Handful chopped flat leaf parsley (optional)
Note: Customize this soup as you like! You can replace the lentils and/or brown rice with tofu or cooked grains or pasta towards the end of cooking time. Peas or edamame are also good additions.