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Bean Soup II

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Date Added:	February 29, 2008
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Serves:	0
Prep. Time:	0:00
Category:	Beans, Soups / Stews

Ingredients:

1     pound         fifteen-bean soup mix
1     tablespoon    vegetable, olive or canola oil
1                   huge red onion
3     large         garlic cloves
2     bunches       scallions
1     teaspoon      dried basil
                    (or 1 tbs fresh basil)
1     teaspoon      dried oregano
                    (or 1 tbs fresh oregano)
1     teaspoon      dried thyme
                    (or 1 tbs fresh thyme)
1/2   teaspoon      freshly-ground white pepper
1/2   teaspoon      freshly-ground black pepper
1/2   teaspoon      cayenne pepper
1/4   teaspoon      red pepper flakes
                    zest of 1 lemon or lime
1     tablespoon    rice wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar,
                    or Chinese red vinegar
2     quarts        egetable stock
                    (or 2 qts water with 2 tbs
                    vegetable stock base)

Directions: one line for each direction. When saved the lines will be numbered.

Pre-prep beans according to package directions by soaking in water overnight or simmering them in water for an hour, draining the water and reserving the beans in a colander.
Saute onions in oil for 5 to 8 minutes over medium heat until they are soft. Add minced garlic, scallions and all of the herbs and spices, including the zest, stir and heat through for about 2 minutes. Add vinegar and stir, then add beans, stock or water and base or plain water, cover pot and bring to a boil. Lower heat to simmer. Cover pot again and allow to simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Check for level of liquid occasionally. Add additional stock or water if soup appears too thick for your taste. Check beans for tenderness. If not soft, cook at simmer for another 1/2 hour.
This recipe yields ?? servings.

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Added On: February 29, 2008

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