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Peasant Bean Soup

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."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
1 Hr 30 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 45 Min

Servings (Help)

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings

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.

Footnotes

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.