1 whole bunch of kale, deep washed, stems removed, drained & FINELY chopped
½ cup of red kidney beans
1 ¼ cup of mixed dry beans and lentils (legumes)cover with plenty of water and sit to soak at least 12 hours –rinse and drain.
then add to:
8 cups cold water in large pot with lid –boil beans for ¾ of an hour, then add:
1 800 ml can of diced tomatoes (preferably no or low salt)
1 can of small sweet peas
4 stalks chopped celery
2 medium yellow onion finely chopped
4 large carrots diced or grated
1 whole floret of garlic, minced
8 large mushrooms, finely chopped
1 large bay leaf
1 tablespoon rosemary
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon turmeric
Cook with lid on pot for another ½ hour (or until beans and veggies are tender) AND THEN ADD:
1 whole bunch of kale, deep washed, stems removed, drained & FINELY chopped
Cook for a further 20 minutes
Remove ½ of the stew and put it in the blender, until creamy
Then add it back to the soup pot
Stir in 1 can of small sweet peas until heated
Top hot stew with a sprinkle of (1 tablespoon or less) of vegan parmesan cheese
a little salt & pepper
Makes about 6 portions of stew and can be frozen in portion containers (enjoy!)
March 25th, 2013 at 6:39 pm
Hi Virginia,
A floret of garlic is the same as a bulb of garlic.
Thanks,
Pasuleka