canola oil, for sautéing

1 clove garlic, minced or 1 cube Gefen Frozen Garlic

1 large onion, diced

2 medium carrots, diced

2 stalks celery, diced

2 tablespoons Tuscanini Tomato Paste

1 tablespoon taco seasoning

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

2 quarts Manischewitz Vegetable Broth (or water)

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (28-ounce) can peeled, whole tomatoes (I used San Marzano)

1 zucchini, sliced

1/2 cup basmati rice

salt, to taste

pepper, to taste