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Originally from Claire's Corner Copia Cookbook, Claire Criscuolo, later

demonstrated on television by Amy Coleman and published in her cookbook

" Home Cooking with Amy Coleman, Part 2. " (My notation tell me I've posted

this, but I could find no trace of it...so here it is again.)

 

Brenda Adams

 

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

French Peasant Soup (Vegetarian)

 

Recipe By :Claire's Corner Copia Cookbook, Claire Criscuolo

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Cookbook Soups/Stews/Stocks

Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 quarts water

12 ounces great northern beans -- picked over

1 small onion -- chopped

8 cloves garlic -- minced

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

6 carrots -- half-inch pieces

4 celery stalks -- half-inch pieces

1/4 cup chopped parsley

4 tablespoons butter -- 1/2 stick

1 small head green cabbage -- chopped

5 medium potatoes -- diced

salt -- to taste

freshly ground black pepper -- to taste

 

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add beans, reduce heat to

medium and cook uncovered 30 minutes, stirring frequently and skimming off

any foam that rises to the top.

 

2. Add the onions, garlic, olive oil, thyme, bay leaf, basil, carrots,

celery, parsley, butter, and cabbage. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a

simmer and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring frequently, until beans are

nearly tender.

 

3. Add potatoes, salt and pepper and continue simmering 30 to 45 minutes,

until beans are very soft and the soup is thick. Adjust seasonings and

serve hot.

 

Notes: A stew-like soup. Improves in flavor as it sits in refrigerator for

a day or two.

 

Claire Criscuolo, in Claire's Corner Copia Cookbook. Re-printed by

permission, in Home Cooking with Amy Coleman, Vol 2, ISBN 0-9651095-2-6.

 

Typed for you by Brenda Adams <adamsfmle

 

 

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