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  • Makes 8 cups
  • Serving size: 2⅔ cups
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In this vegan take on a comfort food classic, fresh fennel and dill provide an incredible and distinctive “chicken soup” aroma without any of the chicken. Cooked brown rice adds heft and grounds the light, aromatic trio of carrots, celery, and onion. This delish vegan “chicken” and rice soup is an ideal starter. It’s also great when you’re under the weather and need something light to settle your stomach.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 quart low-sodium vegetable broth (4 cups)
  • 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups)
  • 1½ cups cooked brown rice
  • ½ cup chopped fresh dill
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan cook celery, carrots, and onion with ¼ cup water over medium 10 minutes or until celery and onion are tender and translucent, adding additional water as needed to prevent sticking. Stir in broth. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in fennel; cook 15 to 20 minutes more or until fennel is very tender. Stir in rice; cook until heated through. Sprinkle servings with dill. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutritional Information:

Per serving (2⅔ cups): 248 calories, 55 g carbohydrates, 6.5 g protein, 1.5 g total fat, 0.4 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 376 mg sodium, 11 g fiber, 15 g sugar

Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.

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Mary Margaret Chappell

When Mary Margaret Chappell first started out in the plant-based food world as a writer, editor, and recipe developer, she was a bacon-loving former pastry chef who didn’t think she could ever cook without butter. Fourteen years, four cookbooks, dozens of cooking classes, and hundreds of recipes later, her favorite thing in the world is sharing the tips, techniques, and recipes that show just how easy and delicious whole-food, plant-based cooking can be. The former food editor of Vegetarian Times magazine has done away with her dependency on butter and is honing her skills at baking with natural sweeteners. Chappell lives in France, where plant-based eating can often be a challenge, but the fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes available are simply amazing. Find her on Instagram and Facebook.
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