Beans are great to stock up on for a future SHTF event. Most soups are creamy thanks to the addition of dairy, but that’s not exactly the best food to store for the long haul, so instead, try this dairy-free bean soup!

This bean soup contains healthy vegetables and potatoes which are also packed with many nutrients, minerals, and fiber. This is kid-friendly and filling without being overly heavy. If you have some meat (elk, deer, beef, etc..) throw some in! Many preppers have mastered the skill of hunting or raising their own meat, so you likely have some. But, if you don’t, this is still a great way to use some of those stockpiled beans.

Beans contain several vital nutrients, including folate. Folate can help prevent neural tube defects in a fetus during pregnancy. Other important nutrients found in beans include zinc, iron, magnesium, and fiber. Beans are also rich in a type of antioxidant called polyphenols. Antioxidants fight the effects of free radicals, which are chemicals that affect a wide range of processes in the body, from physical aging to cancer and inflammation.

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Why not try it? You never know when you may need to eat some of your prepper beans.

*The reason so many of the ingredients are optional is that this recipe’s final outcome will depend on what you have stored as far as spices, herbs, and veggies.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 tbsp olive oil 
• 2 medium potatoes diced
• 1 medium carrot chopped (optional)
• 2  celery stalks with greens, chopped (optional)
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 3/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
• 1/3 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• 4-5 cups vegetable broth or water
• 2 bay leaves (optional)
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Three 14 oz cans white beans (about 4 cups), rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup coconut milk canned
• 1/2 to 1 cup kale chopped (optional)
• Fresh herbs to garnish (optional)

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