Peasant Bean Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Bertha McClung

"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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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	1 Hr 30 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 45 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 pound Great Northern beans, washed and sorted
2 1/2 quarts cold water, divided
3 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 bay leaf
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. Add all remaining ingredients; simmer 60 minutes or until beans are tender. Remove bay leaves before serving.

FOOTNOTE

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

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2006 by truly

This is pretty yummy and certainly cheap. I added a leek I had on hand and a pinch of sugar... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2006 by providential

I am sorry to say that I didn't like this soup at all. I ended up throwing it away because no... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by Meg

Very easy, yummy soup (good with just a salad and some crusty bread). I did make some changes... MORE

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