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Mediterranean bean soup

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Categories: Mediterranean, Soups & Stews, Western European
Yield: 8
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Ingredients:
1 tbspExtra-virgin olive oil (1
-to 2)
1 largeOnion, coarsely chopped
2 medCarrots, peeled and chopped
1 largeGarlic clove crushed
2 cupDried beans soaked & drained
8 cupBoiling water (8 to 10)
1 tbspFresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon
-dried)
1 Bay leaves
1/4 cupItalian parsley (plus more
-for
Garnish), chopped
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black
-pepper to taste
Croutons for (optional) for
-garnish
Green olive oil (opt
-ional) for garnish
Procedures:
1Recipe by: modern maturity, march/april 1995 in heavy 3-quart stockpot or soup kettle heat extra-virgin olive oil; saute onion, carrots and garlic until vegetables are soft but not browned, 10-15
2minutes.
3Add drained beans and boiling water to stockpot; add thyme, bay leaves and parsley.
4Cover and cook over low heat, adding boiling water occasionally if necessary, 1 ?- 3 hours or until beans are soft (cooking time varies with age of beans).
5When beans are soft add salt and pepper.
6for thicker soup remove about 1 ?cups of beans, puree in food processor or blender, and return to pot.
7For thinner soup add hot water (or crushed canned tomatoes with juices).
8Correct seasonings.
9Transfer soup to tureen or individual bowls.
10Garnish with chopped parsley or croutons and drizzle with a good green olive oil.
11Makes 8 servings.
12notes: this recipe can be adapted to almost any kind of bean (cannellini,
13great northern, anasazi, _pinto_, pinquito, etc.
14Are all possibilities)
 
 
 
 

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