PEASANT BEAN SOUP

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound dried great northern beans, washed and sorted
2-1/2 quarts cold water, divided
3 medium carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (16 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 to 2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Soak beans overnight in 2 qts. water. , Add remaining water to softened beans and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. , Stir in the remaining ingredients; simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges