Vegan 5-Day Soup Extravaganza Finale: Last Session 5 and Free Gift Claim | Gustavo Tolosa

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes enhance flavor and reduce sodium.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and more accessible.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils cook faster and are often cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and more flavorful.

Heat vegetable broth in a large pot until simmering.

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add chopped carrots, celery, and bell pepper; cook until softened.

Mix in diced jalapeño, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for a couple of minutes.

Pour in canned tomatoes with their juices and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and add black beans and corn; simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.

Remove from heat and add lime juice and chopped cilantro.

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