Anasazi bean soup

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupAnasazi beans, dry; picked over and rinsed
Vegetable stock or water
1mediumOnion; chopped
2largesGarlic cloves; pressed or minced
¼teaspoonCoriander
½teaspoonCumin
1Jalapeno or other pepper; finelychopped
Salt to taste
Green onions; minced, and/or cilantro leaves for garnish

Directions

Cover the beans in water and soak overnight, allowing extra water for expansion. Drain, reserving soaking water. Measure soaking water and add stock or water to equal 6 cups. Pour into pot.

Add remaining ingredients except salt and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat andcook at a low simmer for 1½ to 2 hours, or until beans are tender. season with salt to taste and serve hot, garnished with green onion and/or cilantro. Makes 4 servings.

Per serving: 183 cal; 10 g prot; .9 g fat; 32 g carb; 0 chol; 422 mg sod; 6 g fiber; vegan.

Vegetarian Times, Nov 93/MM by DEEANNE