Navy bean soup 2

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupDried navy beans, soaked overnight in water to cover
1eachBay leaf
4eachesCloves
5eachesCloves of garlic
1tablespoonOlive oil
1mediumOnion, finely chopped
2eachesRibs celery, finely chopped
3mediumsCarrots, scraped and diced
¬ cup packed fresh parsley
2cupsChicken/vegetable stock
2tablespoonsReduced-sodium soy sauce
¬ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
teaspoonGround nutmeg
1eachDrain, rinse, and pick over the beans. Place the beans in a

Directions

medium-size saucepan. Add the bay leaf. Stick 2 cloves in each of 2 of the whole garlic cloves and add them to the pot. Add water to cover by 2 inches and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 10 minutes, uncovered, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the beans are tender, about 1« hours. 2. While the beans are cooking; press or mince the remaining garlic and put it in alarge pot or soup kettle. Add the olive oil and cook over low heat just until the garlic starts to sizzle. Add the onion, celery, carrots and parsley and cook, covered, over low heat until the onion is soft and translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir occasionally and add a little water or stock, if necessary, to prevent scorching. 3. Add the stock, soy sauce, pepper, and nutmeg to the vegetable mixture and simmer for 20 more minutes. Add the cooked beans and simmer 10 more minutes.

Makes about 6 cups From the book: "Cook It Light" by Jeanne Jones AR/95

Submitted By APRIL ROCHE On 01-03-95