14-BEAN SOUP

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This is a hearty soup loaded with healthy goodies. Could be a vegetarian soup--just leave out the meat. Plenty of protein and plenty of veggies. It is a one-dish meal along with some homemade bread and a salad.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 quarts water
1 lb mixed beans (usually around 14 different beans in the bag)
2 teaspoons salt
2 (10 ounce) cans chicken broth (I use College Inn)
1 cup chopped celery, diced
4 medium carrots, diced
2 large onions, chopped
1 (20 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon basil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons parsley
5 chicken bouillon cubes
2 (6 ounce) cans V8 vegetable juice
1/2 cup raw rice
1 slice deli ham or 1 slice deli turkey, 1 1/2 inch thick slice,cubed

Steps:

  • Wash and sort beans.
  • Place first 7 ingredients in a large pot.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and remove from heat.
  • Allow to stand for 1 hour; return to heat and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer till veggies are tender adding water if necessary (if you add too much water you will need to add another bouillon cube--but be careful, they are salty).
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer about 30 minutes.
  • Serve with bread and a green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.8, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 3.1, Sodium 2116.7, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 9.7, Protein 6.7

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