Multi-Bean, Chick Pea, Rice and Vegetable Soup: An All Creatures American International Vegetarian V

Ingredients

• 2 cups Mixed Beans, dried
• 1 cup Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans), dried
• 8 cups Boiling Water
• 1 tbsp Cilantro, dried
• 1 tbsp Coriander, ground
• 1 tbsp Cumin, ground
• 1 tsp Ginger, powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric, ground
• Dash Hot Red Pepper (optional, to taste)
• 1 cup Brown Rice
• 2-4 cups Boiling Water
• 2 Yellow Onions, medium size, diced
• 2-3 Carrots, diced
• 2-3 Ribs Celery, diced
• 1 Bell Pepper, diced
• 4-5 Garlic Cloves, crushed or finely diced
• 1-28 oz can Tomatoes, crushed