High Mountain Soup

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By McDonald, T. | Date 12th of July 2020. 
This is a light meal that has a nice heat to it because of  the chilli powder.  The inspiration for this dish comes from the story of Jesus going up a high mountain with three of his disciples, Peter, James and John. Once at the top, Jesus is transformed and is seen conversing with Elijah and Moses. 100% vegan.

Serves One
Ready in 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup of garden peas (frozen is fine)
  • 1/4 cup of sweetcorn  (The peas and the sweetcorn represent the men an women of  of the world)
  • 3 small florets of broccoli  (Represent Peter, James and John)
  • 3 pieces of spaghetti pasta
  • 1 x tsp of tomato puree.
  • Black pepper to taste 
  • 150ml of vegetable stock
  • 1/2 tsp of paprika
  • 1/4 tsp of turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp of chilli powder (mild if you want it hotter, make it 1/2 tsp)
  • 1/2 tsp of Garlic granules
  • 1 tsp of soya source
  • 1/2 tsp of balsamic vinegar
  • 4 pitted olives. (To represent the transformation)
  • 2 slices of sourdough 
  • 2 cherry tomatoes  (To represent Moses and Elijah)

Apparatus

  • A small saucepan
  • Wooden spoon

Method

Make the vegetable stock to 150ml.  Break the spaghetti into small pieces and add to the saucepan with the carrot, peas and sweetcorn.  Now, add the stock, tomato puree and all the spices. Give a good stir, bring to a simmer and cook for 8 mins on a low heat.  Add the sliced cherry tomatoes and serve with the sourdough.

Options

  • Add lentils, brown rice and beans for extra roughage
  • You could swap the 3 broccoli florets for 3 small mushrooms or 3 sprigs of asparagus.
Hope you enjoy this simple meal.
Location: United Kingdom

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