Vegetable stew with soybeans

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupDry soybeans, soaked
¼cupGrated carrots
1cupWater
1Bay leaf
2largesPotatoes, cubed
cupCarrots, cubed
2tablespoonsWhole wheat flour
2tablespoonsSoy flour
4tablespoonsGhee
cupCelery, chopped
cupGreen bell pepper, chopped
1Handful parsley, chopped
1teaspoonMarjoram
1teaspoonSage
½teaspoonSalt
1pinchPepper

Directions

ROUX

Cook soybeans, grated carrot & bay leaf in 1 c water till beans are soft. When cooked, combine with their cooking liquid in a heavy pot with the chopped vegetables. Barely cover with water. Bring to a boil, add spices & herbs & simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

In a small pan make the roux. Cook the flour in the ghee with the salt & pepper for 5 minutes, but be careful not to burn it. Slowly add roux to the vegetables. Stir well & let boil for a few seconds.

When it thickens, serve.

King & Scott, "Food for Thought" ... D/L from: Salata *Redondo Beach, CA (310)-543-0439 (1:102/125)

Submitted By GAIL SHIPP On 09-24-95