Peasant Bean Soup

Name: Peasant Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound dried great northern beans, washed and sorted; 2-1/2 quarts cold water, divided; 3 medium carrots, sliced; 3 celery ribs, sliced; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 can (16 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up; 1 to 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + soaking Cook: 1-1/2 hours

Makes

8 servings

This is an extra-good hearty soup. I often serve it to my church circle of over 100 members. After dinner, I'm always asked for this special recipe.

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Ingredients

1 pound dried great northern beans, washed and sorted
2-1/2 quarts cold water, divided
3 medium carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (16 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 to 2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Soak beans overnight in 2 qts. water.
Add remaining water to softened beans and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
Stir in the remaining ingredients; simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 263 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 774mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 meat, 1/2 fat.

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