Refried bean Soup

I have decided to only publish recipes that I have tried and liked.  I  have received some negative feedback on a couple of recipes I published without trying, so there might not be as many on a daily basis, but they will have been tested by at least this cook!!  Won't really matter since I have a very small following anyway!!  I would still love any recipes you have tried and liked, as long as they are plant based and healthy!


This soup would be pretty quick to whip up if you have some rice frozen, or already prepared, but even so, was ready in an hour.  Its so yummy and filling, and perfect for a cold winter's night! 

Refried Bean Soup

1/2 large organic onion
1 T organic grapeseed oil
1/2 cup finely chopped organic celery
1 32 oz container of organic veggie broth
3 small organic red potatoes, diced finely
1 cup rinsed organic rice - I used a gourmet blend of whole grain brown rice, but I think any wild rice or nutty rice would be great

Brown the onion and celery a large pot and add the remainer of ingredients above.  Cook for the recommended time for the rice and potatoes are tender ( mine was 40 minutes)

Add the following:

1 can (yep, I'm actually using a can but if you want to make your own refried beans, be my guest!)
fat-free organic refried beans (if you have the spicy variety that would work great!)
1 cup water
1/8 t.  (or more depending on taste) cayenne pepper
Sea salt and pepper to taste

Just warm on stove for a few minutes and VOILA! its ready!

Top off with green onion slices; or avacado if desired.