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Great Northern Bean Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/2 c. prepared Great Northern Beans, soaked overnight in saucepan
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 leek, bottom white part, thoroughly washed and diced
2 T. olive oil
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. thyme (or 3/4 tsp. fresh)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 c. milk or cream OR 2 T. lemon juice
Directions:
Directions:
Drain soaked beans and add fresh water to cover.
Add bay leaf and tomatoes.
Bring to a boil and then simmer with cover until beans are tender, about 25 minutes.
Stir occasionally, adding water, if needed.
Sauté the onion, leek and garlic in oil.
Add sautéed mixture and herbs to beans and cook 15 minutes.
Remove bay leaf.
Put 3/4 of beans into blender and blend until smooth.
Return to saucepan.
Add milk or lemon juice.
Correct seasonings.

 

 

 

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