Not So Meaty Bean Soup
Yield
6 servingsPrep
1 hrsCook
2 hrsReady
3 hrsLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x |
beans
mixed |
*
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
seasoned |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
flavoring
if desired |
* |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | x |
beans
mixed |
*
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
seasoned |
|
| 1.3 | ml |
flavoring
if desired |
* |
Directions
In a 3-quart saucepan combine beans from bean mix and 7 cups water.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover; simmer for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Let stand, covered, 1 hour.
(Or, soak overnight in a covered pan.)
Drain and rinse beans.
To beans, add 6 cups fresh water and seasonings from bean mix.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover; simmer for 1½ hours.
Add ½ teaspoon seasoned salt.
Stir in ¼ teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet if desired.
Return to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover; simmer for 30 minutes more or until beans are tender.
Remove from heat.
Place about 2 cups bean mixture in a blender coontainer.
Cover; blend until smooth.
Return blended mixture to saucepan; heat through.
