In a medium-sized dutch oven pot over medium high-heat, add the olive oil. Once heated, add the minced garlic and chopped onions, and sauté until translucent + fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add the fire roasted tomatoes, and chopped sweet peppers, red kidney beans, and navy beans, stirring and sautéing for 1-2 minutes. Add in the seasonings: salt, black pepper, thyme, cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, red pepper flakes, basil, and garlic powder, stirring to combine.
Add in the carrots, green peas, kale, corn, and veggie stock/broth, stirring everything together until combined.
Let everything boil for 1-2 minutes and then reduce heat to low to allow a simmer. Let it continue to simmer for another 20 minutes or so or until veggies have cooked through and are tender. Add additional salt, to taste.
Remove from heat and serve immediately into prepared bowl(s), with a side of bread or crackers, if desired.
Bon Appetit!
Notes
STORAGE: Leftovers can be stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, for optimal freshness. Can also be frozen for 4-6 months. To defrost, simply place soup in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature before re-heating on the stove top to serve.
GREENS: Instead of kale, you can use broccoli, spinach, collard greens, or bokchoy as substitutes.
TURMERIC: While adding turmeric is optional, it definitely has benefits: powerful medicinal properties, natural anti-inflammatory ingredient, increases antioxidant activity in the body, and more.
SLOW COOKER OPTION: To make this soup in the slow cooker, simply sauté garlic, onions, and veggies before adding all ingredients into your slow cooker and cooking on the low setting for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally---until all veggies and beans are tender and cooked through.
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