Serves 8   INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium/large onion, chopped 3 carrots, sliced or diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups vegetable stock or water 1 bay leaf 28-oz. can tomatoes with juice 1/3 cup brown rice 16-oz. can kidney beans,...

Fall is upon us and there’s a chill in the air…brrr! Cold weather makes me want to curl up with a cozy blanket and a good…bowl of soup! This is, by far, one of my favorite, low-calorie comfort soups. The savory sage and warming pepper flavors blend deliciously with...