Recipe courtesy of welovemaple.co.uk
Green minestrone soup
INGREDIENTS
1L NAPSI-certified pure maple water
250g broccoli florets
250g kale, sliced thin
250g green beans, cut in sections
4 spring onions, sliced thin 1 can (796ml)
chickpeas, drained
125g amaranth grain*
15ml (1 tbsp) miso
30ml (2 tbsp) maple syrup
45ml (3 tbsp) water
* Widely available in health and food stores and online
PREPARTION TIME
15 minutes
COOKING TIME
10 minutes
SERVINGS
4 portions
METHOD
In a large saucepan, bring the maple water to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Add vegetables and chickpeas. Pour amaranth into pan in a stream, return to boil and simmer 2 minutes. Dilute miso in maple syrup and water, add to soup and cook 1 more minute. Serve hot.
Variation: For more crunch, add 15 ml (1 tbsp) uncooked amaranth grain at the end.