Gluten-Free Spanish Style Vegetable Soup

Gluten Free Soup – Spanish Style Vegetable Soup

I love to make gluten-free soups all year round. Some people automatically associate soups with winter and comfort foods but they are a great option in the spring and summer when you feel like eating lighter. Soups taste great, are easy to adapt to a gluten free diet and are filling.  An acquaintance of mine who has to accommodate two children on gluten free diets, a diabetic husband, and some additional food allergies told me that she solves the “what’s for dinner” question with a gluten-free, sugar-free soup almost every night of the week. One of my favorite soups that I have adapted to be gluten-free is Spanish style vegetable soup.  I enjoy the heavenly smell as it simmers on the stove and it is versatile so I can change it a bit and include whichever locally grown fresh produce is available and best of all, my kids who are picky eaters eat it without complaints.

Gluten-Free Spanish Style Vegetable Soup

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 – 2 stalks celery, diced

1 butternut squash, peeled and chopped

1 large sweet potato, diced

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp paprika

3/4 tsp turmeric

1 tsp fresh basil

Dash of cinnamon

Dash of pepper

1 bay leaf

5 cups of water

2 tomatoes, peeled and diced

1 20 oz. can chickpeas, drained

Heat the oil and sauté the onion, garlic, celery, sweet potato, and squash for 5 minutes. Add spices, herbs and water. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce flame and simmer.  After 15 minutes add tomato and chick peas.  Continue to simmer until vegetables are to your liking.



2 Responsesto “Gluten-Free Spanish Style Vegetable Soup”

1. Alta says:

   May 11, 2010 at 9:37 am

   This sounds like the perfect lunch solution to me! Definitely saving.
2. Katrina (gluten free gidget) says:

   May 13, 2010 at 12:12 pm

   That sounds delightful!