3 Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dried navy beans
1 c. dried red beans
1 1/2 c. dried garbanzo beans
2 qt. chicken broth
1 or 2 chopped onions
1 c. sliced carrots
1 c. sliced celery
2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
2 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 c. chopped fresh spinach (4 oz. approximately)
grated Parmesan (optional)

Preparation

Sort and wash beans.
Place in large pot and cover with water. Soak 8 hours.
Drain and return beans to pot.
Add all ingredients but spinach and cheese.
Bring to a boil and simmer covered about 2 hours or until beans are tender.
Add spinach; cook 10 to 15 minutes.
Sprinkle servings with Parmesan.
Yield: approximately 3 quarts.
Very hearty and healthy!
Freezes well.