Yoga is Balance. Sun-Moon, Sita-Ram, Masculine-Feminine, Mom, and Dad… Mom’s soup was a tremendous hit, so, straight from Dad’s kitchen, here’s his latest favorite. Enjoy!
p.s. Yoga is about nourishing our whole-selves, body, mind and spirit. Create your soup with gratitude, with some great music on, with the best ingredients you can find. Be sure to share you soup.
Dad’s Navy Bean and Kale Soup
1 lb. navy beans, soaked, or quick soaked, see below.
8 cups vegetable broth
1 lg. can of diced tomato with juice
2 cups of carrots sliced
2 cups of celery sliced
1 large onion diced
3 garlic cloves minced
1 small can mushrooms, sliced
1 bunch kale, washed and chopped.
2 bay leaves, your best olive oil.
1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste, pinch of red pepper.
Quick soak beans: cover with water, boil 2 mins. Shut off heat, let sit for 1 hour then drain off liquid.
Heat oil in large pot. Saute onion and garlic until soft.
Add drained beans, carrot, celery, vegetable broth, tomato, mushroom, bay leaves, and w-sauce. Add a pinch of salt, and a few twists of the pepper grinder.
Bring to boil, turn down heat, and simmer for 1 hour or so. Stir well, Adjust salt and pepper to taste, optional pinch of red pepper. Add chopped kale and simmer for another 10 minutes or so.
Serve with crusty bread and a glass of something nice… Let us know what you think by leaving a comment! -j
Thanks for the organized recipe, looks cool. D.
Wow, looks delicious! Can’t wait to try! Love, Lisa
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