Vegan Broth (serves 4)

Ingredients:

Coconut Oil: 1 teaspoon
Chopped Mushrooms: 250g
Sliced Baby Marrow: 100g
Grated Carrots: 50g
Chopped French Beans: 250g
Chopped Basil: 15g
Artichoke Hearts (chopped): 4
Sliced Black Olives: 8
Veg Stock: 1 litre
Himalayan Salt & Black Pepper: A sprinkle, to taste
Mung Bean Vermicelli Noodles: 50g
Chilli Oil: A dash
Lime Juice: A squeeze
Sesame Oil: A dash

Instructions:

Prepare the Base:
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped mushrooms, sliced baby marrow, grated carrots, and chopped French beans.
Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften.

Build the Broth:

To the sautéed vegetables, add the veg stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the chopped basil, chopped artichoke hearts, and sliced black olives. Let the broth simmer gently, allowing the flavors to meld together, for about 10 minutes.

Season:
Sprinkle Himalayan salt and black pepper over the soup. Stir well and taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.

Add the Noodles:
Turn off stove. Add noodles to soup. Allow to sit for 3 minutes.Stir to combine

Finish the Soup:
Just before serving, add a dash of chilli oil, a squeeze of lime juice, and a dash of sesame oil to the pot. Stir well to distribute the flavors evenly.

Serve hot and enjoy the symphony of flavors in your nourishing bowl of Zuppa