Soul-soothing Winter Vegetable Stew.

If you're like me and unluckily got sick over Christmas, you weren't doing too much "ROCKIN' around the Christmas tree"...maybe not, but after you eat a comforting bowl of this hearty stew, you're sure to feel mostly (if not ALL!) better! 

     Soul-soothing Winter Vegetable Stew. 

Soul-soothing Winter Vegetable Stew; Vegan, Gluten-free. Serves one.  

Ingredients

1.  1/4 cup chopped onion

2. 2 tsp minced garlic 

3. 1 2/3 c vegetable broth

4. 3/4 cup sliced steamed beets (you can used canned, just ensure no salt added)

5. 1 cup white beans

6. 1 cup frozen spinach

7. 2/3 cup frozen butternut squash cubes

8. Dash bragg's liquid aminos

9. 1/4 tsp each: basil, tarragon, sage, rosemary, thyme

10. Sprinkling of black pepper

Method

1. Sauté onion and garlic in a little veggie broth until soft. Add spices (except pepper) and aminos and stir. 

2. Add remaining veg broth, beans, spinach, and butternut squash. Bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes. 

3. Reduce to a simmer, add beets, and simmer 5 minutes. 

4. Remove from heat, add pepper, stir, and serve. Pairs beautifully with rustic toasted bread! Mmmmm.