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Peasant Soup

 

Recipe By : Taste Of Home Annual Recipes 1999

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans Soups

Taste Of Home Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 pound dry great northern beans

3 carrots -- sliced

3 ribs celery -- sliced

2 medium onions -- chopped

2 bay leaves

1 can {14 1/2 oz.} tomatoes -- undrained & chopped

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

 

Place the beans in a Dutch oven and cover with water; bring to a boil. Boil

for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain

and rinse beans; return to the Dutch oven. Add 6 cups of water, carrots,

celery, onions, garlic, bay leaves, tomatoes, basil, and pepper; bring to a

boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are

tender. Discard the bay leaves. Add oil and heat through.

 

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Annie