Peasant soup

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsDried great northern beans
3eachesCarrots -- sliced
3eachesCelery ribs -- sliced
2mediumsOnion -- chopped
2Cloves garlic cloves --
Minced
2eachesBay leaves
1canTomatoes -- 14 1/2 oz
With liquid, cut up
1teaspoonDried basil
½teaspoonPepper
2tablespoonsOlive oil
10cupsWater

Directions

Place the beans in a dutch oven and cover with water; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 min. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans; return to dutch oven. Add 6 cups water,carrots, celery, onions, garlic, bay leaves, tomatoes, basil and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1½ hours or until the beans are tender. Discard the bay leaves. Add oil and heat through. Yield: 12 servings.

Recipe By : Taste Of Home