vegan soups to freeze

[hannahbebrave]

I'm trying to improve my food planning and prep and would love to have healthy, hearty  soups that I can make in big batches and freeze too.

Any suggestions?

[Bobbinyc · Accepted solution]

I keep lots of fresh veggies on hand and try to always have some beans or lentils.  Any combination makes for a great hearty soup that can be filling and healthy.

I just made some Ribollita - an Italian soup with cannellini beans.

There are many recipes on line.  Don't be afraid  to use what you have or like.  Saute some onions. Cook up the veggies, just enough to "sweat" them, add a veg. broth, add beans, and soon  you have a good soup.  I make a big pot and then freeze in pyrex containers that hold 2 servings.

I've done this with a lot of soups and stews.  I just can't cook every day.

[hannahbebrave]

Thanks a bunch.  Sounds like something even I can do.  

[dancefoxtrot]

Ribolita new soup name for me. Thanks for the tips.

BG

[dancefoxtrot]

@hannahbebrave

I love Indian spices so I made stew with lentils and a combo spice Garam Marsala. I add all sorts of veggies like onions,garlic, peppers, carrots, squash, greens, green beans, etc.

Sooo yummy.

BG

[Bobbinyc]

@dancefoxtrot That sounds delicious.  The lentil soup I usually make has lots of turmeric and curry, but I hadn't thought to put in Garam Marsala.  I'll try some this weekend.  Ribollita is a "farmer's leftover" soup.  I had it the first night I was in Italy, loved it, had it every night after that.  It was on the menu all over Rome, Florence, and Tuscany.  It was a bit different in each place.  Classically, it is served  with day old bread on the bottom of the bowl.  My attempt at low carb has been to leave out the bread.

[WendyB]

Any soups will freeze. I make a ton and freeze in indivual portions. Works well

[Appaloosa05]

I make a vegan chili/stew in a big batch and freeze. It's a little different every time, but this is roughly my recipe:

3-4 bell peppers

4 jalapeno peppers (optional, depends on how much heat you like)

1 onion

24 oz salsa

one can or a few fresh diced tomatoes

1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)

1 can Great Northern (white) beans (drained and rinsed)

2 cans kidney beans (drained and rinsed)

(optional) 1 can corn

garlic salt, oregano, whatever other spices you like to taste

I find that using the salsa means I don't tend to add as many spices, but if concerned about sodium you may want to substitute more tomatoes and season more. I am sure the store bought salsa is full of sodium. I dice the veggies and throw everything in a large pot on the stove for about an hour or so, simmering until the veggies are soft, but you could also throw in the crockpot.

Makes about 8 portions, and it's very economical and filling. If you used dry beans and soaked them I'm sure it would be even cheaper.

[SunsetRunner]

Hi, may I please have your stew step by step recipe as it sounds great, I’ve always made just soups like Pumpkin & Pea n ham and looking for any healthy hearty stew, or soup recipe ideas.