Longevity Vegetable Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 ribs celery, diced
• 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
• 2 medium red onions, diced
• A pinch of red pepper flakes
• 2 quarts vegetable stock, divided
• 1 (16 oz) package baby bella mushrooms, diced
• 2 medium bell peppers, any color, diced
• 1 dried chili pepper, ribs removed, seeded, diced
• 2 medium zucchinis, diced
• 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans salt‑free diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 (15.5 oz) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 2-3 teaspoons mixed dried herbs (Bragg Sprinkle (#ad), Herbs De Provence, Italian seasoning or a mix), or to taste
• 2-3 teaspoons all-purpose seasoning or low or salt-free seasoning, (VegeSal, Spike (#ad), Mrs. Dash (#ad) or a mix), or to taste
• Shredded Parmesan cheese or Nutritional yeast (#ad), to taste
• 1 to 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast stirred in at the end
• A splash of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
• Fresh parsley or green onion
• A spoonful of miso paste (keeps it plant-based and adds umami)