Italian Bean Soup(Low-Fat - Heart Healthy) - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 c. dry Great Northern beans
1 c. dry red beans or pinto beans
5 c. cold water
1 (28 oz.) can chopped tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
6 beef bouillon cubes
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen Italian-style green beans
Preparation
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In a large kettle, combine rinsed beans and 5 cups cold water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour.
Drain and rinse beans.
In same pan, combine beans, 5 cups fresh water, undrained tomatoes, onion, bouillon, garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat.
Cover and simmer about 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
Mash beans slightly with wooden spoon. Add frozen green beans and simmer until beans are tender.
A hearty, low-fat, meatless soup.
I serve with bran muffins or thick wedges of garlic bread.
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