Step 1

Dice or chop the veggies into bite size pieces.

Step 2

Add large pot to stove and turn on medium heat. Spray the bottom of the pot with avocado oil or olive oil spray. Add veggies.

Step 3

Cook the veggies 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

After 3-4 minutes, add spices, bay leaf and coconut aminos. Stir and cook 1-2 more minutes.

Step 5

While veggies are cooking, rinse the rice well.

Step 6

Add 1/2 cup of vegetable broth and scrape the bottom/side of the pot removing any brown bits from the bottom.

Step 7

Add the rest of the broth, water and rice to the pot. Stir and cover. Turn the heat up to high.

Step 8

Once the soup comes up to a boil, turn down the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes.

Step 9

While the soup is cooking, rinse and drain the white beans. And add them to the soup.

Step 10

Right before serving, remove the bay leaves. Serve hot.