Caribbean Bean and Rice Soup - Healthy Vegan Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 teaspoons paprika
• 3 cups tomato juice
• 1 tablespoon tomato puree
• 2 - 2 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 3 cups vegetable bouillon
• 1 (15-oz) can coconut milk
• 1/2 cup long-grain rice
• 1 (15-oz) can red kidney beans
• Sea salt
• black pepper
• 3 cups day-old bread cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• Thyme to taste