Veggie Gumbo: Vegan

I got this recipe from a vegetarian cook book I have. Everyone needs a solid veg cookbook in my opinion.

Veggie Gumbo: Vegan

¼ c. brown rice

2 tsp Coconut oil

½ c. chopped onion

2 garlic cloves

4 c. veggie broth

28 oz. jar or can diced tomatoes

10 oz. frozen okra (or 2 c. fresh sliced!)

2 bay leaves

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp thyme

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

2 c. kale

½ c. frozen corn

Cook brown rice according to package instructions.

In sauce pan, heat oil at med-high temp. Add onions and garlic, sauté 3 minutes. Add stock, tomatoes, okra, bay leaves and spices. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes before adding kale, brown rice and corn. Cook for 2 additional minutes (or a bit longer for the flavors to ‘marry’).

I sometimes prefer to make soup the day before and put it in the refrige over night because all the flavors have time to mesh and it’s AMAZING the next day!