Soothing Chickpea Soup with Fresh Thyme and Oregano - Food Revolution Network

Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced)
• 3 ribs organic celery (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup carrots (thinly sliced)
• 4 medium garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 cup mushrooms (cremini, button, or portobello, sliced)
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme (minced)
• 1 tbsp fresh oregano (minced)
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt (optional)
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper (optional)
• ¾ cup organic brown rice (or black)
• 3 cups cooked chickpeas (homemade or BPA-free canned)
• 5 cups vegetable broth (unsalted, preferably homemade)
• 2 cups packed organic spinach (chopped)
• 1 cup coconut milk (light or regular)
• 1 small lemon (cut in quarters)