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Robust Bean Soup

Sides
Servings: 12
Serving size: 1 1/4 cup
  • 1/2 cup each dry black beans, yellow-eye beans, kidney beans, and navy beans
  • 1/4 cup each lentils, barley, yellow split peas, and green split peas
  • 3 quarts cold water
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 3 large carrots, chopped (1-1/2 cup)
  • 3 stalks celery with leaves, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Crushed red pepper to taste
  • 1 (28-ounce) can no-added-salt tomatoes with juice, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil)
    1. Wash dry beans and lentils thoroughly.
    2. Place in large bowl, cover with cold water, and soak.
    3. Place drained, rinsed beans and lentils with all ingredients except basil in an 8-quart saucepan.
    4. Bring to a boil over high heat.
    5. Reduce to simmer.
    6. Cook for 2-1/2 to 3 hours.
    7. Add basil before serving.
  • Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Calories: 1910; Carbohydrates: 36g; Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Protein: 11g; Fiber: 4g; Sodium: 28mg

    Food Exchanges: 1 starch/bread; 1 very lean meat

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