Bean Soup(Santa Maria)

* Exported from MasterCook *

BEAN SOUP (SANTA MARIA)

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Soups
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Dried beans, soaked
1 Onion, chopped
2 Carrots, peeled & sliced
1 Celery stick, sliced
2 Tomatoes, chopped
1/2 c Olive oil
Bay leaves
1 t Salt
1 pn Pepper
1 t Cumin
3 pt Stock

Cook the soaked beans in fresh water for 10 minutes.
Drain.

In a soup pot, heat the oil & gently fry the onion.
Add the rest of the vegetables & the seasonings. Stir
well & add the beans. Ensure that all the vegetables
are covered with oil & pour in the stock. Allow to
simmer till the beans are cooked & the vegetables are
tender.

Jack Santa Maria, "Greek Vegetarian Cookery"



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